In this match, Brahim Diaz played a key role, opening the scoring and securing his fifth goal of the tournament, which allowed him to maintain first place in the top scorers list. Ismael Saibari extended the team's lead, enabling the Moroccans to confidently control the game throughout the match.
This victory was significant for Morocco, as the team had not reached the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations since 2004 and now has a chance to win a title that has eluded them for the past 50 years. In the semifinals, the Moroccans will face the winner of the Nigeria - Algeria match, and this game promises to be intriguing and tense.
Senegal also advanced to the semifinals, narrowly defeating Mali with a score of 1-0. The only goal was scored by Everton midfielder Iliman Ndiaye, who capitalized on a mistake by the opposing goalkeeper. The situation for the Mali national team worsened after Yves Bissouma was sent off before the end of the first half. Senegal will battle the winner of the Egypt - Ivory Coast match in the semifinals.
Thus, the upcoming semifinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations promise viewers thrilling and intense matches at the decisive stage of the tournament.
