Cameroon – Morocco: the host’s ultimate test 
Cameroon lands in Rabat labelled a dangerous outsider. After a rotten end to 2024 — bowing out of World Cup qualifying to DR Congo — the Indomitable Lions have bounced back at the start of this AFCON.
A 1-0 win over Gabon, a dramatic 2-1 against South Africa: David Pagou’s side have put themselves right and look confident.
Unbeaten in four matches in Morocco (three wins, one draw), Cameroon now dream of a big scalp against the hosts, even with that ugly 4-0 memory from 2021.
Cameroon: a fearless outsider 
Cameroon’s recent run hasn’t been smooth, but this AFCON feels like fresh air. Pagou has got his group back together despite the slap from DR Congo in November.
The Indomitable Lions stay solid, scrappy, and always find a way to stay in the game. They showed that knack for answering in the big moments again against South Africa.
Against Morocco they know they’ll need a perfect game: aggressive without leaving gaps, clinical with any chance, and flawless in duels.
Cameroon: latest squad news
Darlin Yongwa, injured in the first half against South Africa, is out for this one.
The absences of Vincent Aboubakar and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, omitted from the squad, still dent the side’s attacking experience.
Bryan Mbeumo remains the natural leader up front and will carry most of Cameroon’s hopes. In midfield, Carlos Baleba should start again to bring impact and forward drive.
Morocco: confirmation expected on home soil 
The Moroccan objective is simple: go all the way. Repeatedly unlucky finalists and knocked out early two years ago, they want to finally turn favourite status into a trophy.
Walid Regragui relies on a packed, well-drilled squad backed by a raucous home crowd. The Atlas Lions topped their group comfortably, then handled Tanzania in the knockout.
With an almost watertight defence and an attack that can change a game with one moment of quality, Morocco are hard to shift.
Morocco have conceded just one goal in the tournament, underlining their reputation for rock-solid off-the-ball discipline.
Brahim Diaz is one of the big attractions for the Atlas Lions. The Real Madrid attacking midfielder has scored in each of his four appearances and will again be one of the main threats in the final 30 yards.
Achraf Hakimi, started and captained the side in Rabat last time, keeps driving the team with relentless raids down the right.
Morocco: what to know
Azzedine Ounahi, with a calf problem, is very doubtful and is likely to miss out again.
Youssef En-Nesyri, yet to open his account in this AFCON, could start on the bench as other profiles are favoured up front.
At the back the structure stays stable, built on a solid defensive base and an offensive plan focused on verticality and pace.
Probable line-ups
Cameroon : Epassy ; Junior, Kotto, Nouhou ; Tchamadeu, Baleba, Avom, Nagida ; Namaso, Mbeumo, Kofane
Morocco : Bounou ; Hakimi,Masina, Aguerd, Mazraoui ; El Khannouss, El Aynaoui ; Saibari, Brahim Diaz, Ezzalzouli ; El Kaabi
Key takeaways
- Cameroon are unbeaten in their four matches in Morocco (three wins, one draw).
- The Indomitable Lions come off a 2-1 win over South Africa.
- Morocco have conceded just one goal since the tournament began.
- The Atlas Lions thrashed Cameroon 4-0 in their last meeting in 2021.
- Brahim Diaz has scored in each of his four AFCON appearances.
- Morocco are at home and among the clear title favourites.
Football Prediction Cameroon vs Morocco
Morocco to win
Cameroon arrive with confidence and nothing to lose, but the demand will ramp up against the hosts.
Morocco are solid, hard to break down and have more attacking options, especially in tight games.
With the crowd behind them, positive momentum and a recent record that’s heavily in their favour, Morocco look to have every card stacked to win this quarter-final.
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