Morocco continued to threaten with Hakimi’s outswingers in the second half. Abdessamad Ezzalzouli flashed a header wide before Saibari sealed the win — his low, driven shot coming after the ball dropped at the back post from a wide free kick by the right touchline.

For Cameroon, a disappointing evening was compounded by the loss of defender Junior Tchamadeu after he was reduced to tears upon being stretchered with a potentially serious knee injury. The story of the quarter-final in Rabat centred around two set-pieces.

For its part, Morocco will face the winner of the quarterfinal between Algeria and Nigeria. Senegal will play against the winner of the final quarterfinal between Egypt and the Ivory Coast. The matches are set for next Wednesday.

Three-time champions Nigeria have struck fear into Morocco’s Atlas Lions as both sides prepare for a high-stakes semi-final clash at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat.

Morocco coach Walid Regragui has angrily rejected suggestions his team is benefitting from favourable refereeing decisions as the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) host.

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The NFF issues a bold statement to Morocco ahead of the semi-final clash, as Nigeria aims for consecutive AFCON finals after defeating Algeria 2-0.

The Africa Cup of Nations has reached the semi-final stage and a tournament devoid of shocks now offers up two mouthwatering ties with hosts Morocco looking to see off the challenges of their fellow continental heavyweights.