It was a historic night for the hosts, who not only ended a long-standing "hoodoo" against the Indomitable Lions—having never beaten them in AFCON history—but also secured their first semi-final spot in 22 years!
The Brahim Diaz Show: Five in a Row!
The story of the tournament continues to be Brahim Diaz. The Real Madrid star has become the heartbeat of this Moroccan side, and in the 26th minute, he sent the home crowd into a delirium.
Following a pinpoint corner from captain Achraf Hakimi, Ayoub El Kaabi flicked the ball toward the back post where Diaz was waiting to bundle it home. With that goal, Diaz becomes only the second player in AFCON history to score in five consecutive matches, matching the legendary Osei Kofi.
The Decisive Blow: Saibari Seals It
While Cameroon emerged in the second half with more intensity, they struggled to find a way past a disciplined Moroccan defense that has yet to concede a goal in open play this tournament.
The match was finally put to bed in the 74th minute. After a period of relentless pressure, Ismael Saibari latched onto a loose ball inside the box and hammered a low strike into the bottom corner, effectively booking Morocco's ticket to the final four.
Match Statistics: Morocco vs. Cameroon
| Feature | Details |
| Final Score | Morocco 2 - 0 Cameroon |
| Goals | B. Diaz (26'), I. Saibari (74') |
| Possession | 56% - 44% |
| Shots on Target | 3 - 0 |
| Historic Stat | Morocco's 1st AFCON Semi-final since 2004 |
Injury Scare: Concern for the Talisman?
The only dark cloud on a perfect night for Morocco was the sight of Brahim Diaz leaving the field late in the game with a heavily strapped thigh. With the semi-final just days away, fans across the country will be holding their breath for a positive medical update on the tournament's top performer.
What’s Next? The Giant Semi-Final Awaits
Morocco will remain in Rabat for their semi-final clash on Wednesday, January 14. Their opponent? The winner of tonight's blockbuster "West African Derby" between Nigeria and Algeria.
"The dream is alive. 50 years after our first title, we are only two steps away from bringing the trophy home." — A jubilant Moroccan fan outside the stadium.