Cameroon will take on host nation Morocco in one of the African Cup of Nations quarterfinal clashes, with both sides aiming to secure a place in the semifinals of the tournament.
In this article, SportPremi provides more insight into the January 9 clash at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Match Preview
Despite the controversy surrounding the team in the buildup to the tournament, head coach David Pagou has led Cameroon to an impressive showing so far in Morocco, with a clash next against the home nation.
They remain the second most successful country in African history with five triumphs and will be eyeing progress to the next round in search of a sixth African title.
The Indomitable Lions overcame South Africa in the Round of 16 in a hard-fought encounter, triumphing 2–1 as they overcame the disappointment of losing at the same stage of Nigeria two years ago in Ivory Coast.
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They also enjoyed an impressive group stage campaign, where they were narrowly pipped to top spot by the Elephants despite winning two of their three group matches.
Morocco, on the other hand, are hoping to win the AFCON title on home soil and claim a first win since 1976. The Atlas Lions are buoyed by home support and dominated Tanzania in their Round of 16 clash although it ended in a 1-0 result.
The form of Brahim Diaz also makes them a force to reckon with, as the Real Madrid star currently leads the Golden boot race with four goals having scored in every of their matches so far.
The host nations have enjoyed a solid tournament performance so far, topping Group A after winning two of their three matches, only failing to win in a 1-1 draw against Mali.
Head to Head Record
03.02.2021 – Morocco 4-0 Cameroon (African Nations Championship)
16.11.2018 – Morocco 2-0 Cameroon (AFCON qualifier)
10.06.2017 – Cameroon 1-0 Morocco (AFCON qualifier)
14.11.2009 – Morocco 0-2 Cameroon (World Cup qualifier)
07.06.2009 – Cameroon 0-0 Morocco (World Cup qualifier)
Form
Cameroon
Cameroon have been impressive so far at the 2025 AFCON tournament, winning three of their four matches with the only exception being a 1-1 draw against Ivory Coast in their second match.
They have scored more than once in their last two, although they have only managed to keep one clean sheet so far in Morocco.
Morocco
The home nation have enjoyed an impressive tournament and lived up to their pre-tournament tag as favourites so far.
The Atlas Lions have kept three clean sheets from their four appearances and are yet to concede from open play at the tournament, making them a difficult opposition to break down.
Team News
Cameroon
An injury forced off defender Yongwa against South Africa and he could also miss this clash.
Predicted Lineups: Epassy (GK), Kotto, Tolo, Malone, Nagida, Namaso, Baleba, Ebong, Tchamadeu, Mbeumo, Kofane.
Morocco
Morocco are without Azzedine Ounahi, who missed their Round of 16 clash with injury and has been ruled out of the tournament. They will also be without Roman Saiss, who picked up an injury earlier in the tournament.
Predicted Lineups: Bounou (GK), Hakimi, Aguerd, Masina, Mazraoui, El Khannouss, Al Aynaoui, Saibari, Díaz, Ezzalzouli, El Kaabi.
SportPremi Prediction
Cameroon 1-2 Morocco
Morocco are the better team on paper and in form and should have enough in their ranks to overcome Cameroon and progress into the quarterfinals.
