Africa Cup Mini-victory against Tanzania: Morocco eke out a place in the quarter-finals

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4.1.2026 - 19:07

Morocco rejoice: The hosts are through to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup
Morocco rejoice: The hosts are through to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup
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Hosts and top favorites Morocco still have their sights firmly set on their second Africa Cup title since 1976. The team led by captain Achraf Hakimi is through to the quarter-finals after beating Tanzania 1-0.

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Brahim Diaz scored the decisive goal for the superior Moroccans in the 64th minute. The Real Madrid winger's shot from an acute angle caught Hussein Masalanga in Tanzania's goal in the near corner.

The 2022 World Cup semi-finalists will face South Africa or Cameroon in the quarter-finals.