Cameroon and Morocco will go head-to-head in the quarterfinals of the 2025 African Cup of Nations tournament hoping for a win to progress into the next round of the competition.
Ayomide Oguntimehin provides the detailed preview and betting tips for the January 9 clash at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Cameroon vs Morocco match preview
Cameroon have enjoyed an impressive tournament till date, putting behind the controversies surrounding the team in the buildup. They defeated South Africa 2-1 in their Round of 16 clash, with Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane getting the goals, to progress into the last eight of the tournament where they will now battle Morocco.
The Indomitable Lions hd previously finished second in Group B, behind defending champions Ivory Coast and have enjoyed a better campaign than in the 2023 edition when they were eliminated at the Round of 16 stage by Nigeria.
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Morocco, on the other hand, are hoping to win the African Cup of Nations tournament on home soil and narrowly edged Tanzania in their Round of 16 clash. Brahim Diaz scored the only goal of that encounter, taking his tally so far to four goals at the tournament.
The Atlas Lions were also eliminated at the Round of 16 in Ivory Coast two years ago, while Egypt also got the better of them at this stage of the competition in 2021.
Cameroon vs Morocco Head-to-Head record
(Last five meetings)
- 03.02.2021 – Morocco 4-0 Cameroon
- 16.11.2018 – Morocco 2-0 Cameroon
- 10.06.2017 – Cameroon 1-0 Morocco
- 13.11.2011 – Morocco 1-1 Cameroon
- 14.11.2009 – Morocco 0-2 Cameroon
This matchup has been evenly balanced in recent meetings, with two win apiece and a draw in the last five matches between both sides.
However, Morocco have won the last two without conceding, including a 4-0 win in 2021.
Recent Form: Cameroon
Cameroon have improved in recent outings and also maintain an unbeaten record so far at the tournament, winning three of their four matches and recording one draw.
However, they have conceded in their last three matches and have managed only clean sheet in Morocco, during the 1-0 win over Gabon in their opening match.
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Recent Form: Morocco
Morocco are one of the most in-form teams in the world at the moment and they have underlined their title credentials so far with impressive showings in their matches.
The Atlas Lions have won three of their four matches at the tournament and have only conceded once, keeping three clean sheets during this period.
Player to watch
Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon)
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Bryan Mbeumo has been one of Cameroon’s main stars at the African Cup of Nations, exploiting his pace in counterattacking situations.
The Manchester United forward also assumes set-piece duties and will be a major creative outlet in their clash against the host nation.
Best Betting Odds
Away (Morocco) to Win – 1.61 (via 1xBet)
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Prediction
Morocco will be lifted by the home support, and their attacking threat should see them edge this contest and march into the last four.
