Brahim Díaz fires winner as Afcon hosts Morocco survive scare against Tanzania


“Brahim Díaz scored his fourth goal for Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to put the hosts into the quarter-finals with a nervous 1-0 victory over Tanzania in Rabat. Morocco dominated possession but Tanzania had opportunities to cause a huge shock, and it took a fine strike from Brahim to book a place in the last eight. The Morocco captain, Achraf Hakimi, fed Brahim on the right side of the box on 64 minutes and the Real Madrid winger worked his way to the byline, before firing into the goal from a tight angle when most expected a cross. …”
BBC
YouTube: Morocco vs Tanzania | EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS

Cameroon charge into the quarter-finals, South Africa fall short (2-1)
“Suffocated, shaken, sometimes on the edge, Cameroon nevertheless stood firm—and struck at the right moment. Long dominated by an enterprising Bafana Bafana, the Indomitable Lions relied on their efficiency and composure to claim a 2–1 win in Rabat and book their place in the quarter-finals. For the first 30 minutes, South Africa set the tempo. High pressing, vertical play, clear chances: Cameroon bent but did not break, saved by Epassy and South Africa’s own imprecision. Then, in a match waiting for a turning point, Tchamadeu appeared in the 33rd minute. One shot, one goal, and suddenly the game shifted. …”
CAF
YouTube: South Africa vs Cameroon | EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS

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