Cameroon came into the match more in the second half but a lack of quality in the final third meant that the Morocco goal was rarely threatened. The home nation then doubled their advantage with 15 minutes remaining, Ismael Saibari firing home after another excellent set-piece delivery.

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 has taken center stage in December and early January, as 24 teams went to Morocco aiming to be crowned AFCON champs. Now only a handful remain in this brilliant tournament being held in nine stadiums across six cities in Morocco.

Catch the key updates from the Africa Cup of Nations Group F Matchday 2 fixture at Stade Adrar, Agadir on December 28, 2025, as it happened

The first quarter-final, Mali vs Senegal, will kick off three hours earlier the same day. It’s two goals in two games for Christian Kofane, who didn’t play in Cameroon’s opening 1-0 win over Gabon at this AFCON and played 73 minutes of their second Group F game against champions Ivory Coast.

Iliman Ndiaye’s first-half strike was enough for Senegal to beat 10-man Mali 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal on Friday. Ndiaye poked the ball home from close range in the 27th minute after Mali 'keeper Djigui Diarra let Krépin Diatta’s cross slip through his fingers to land at Ndiaye’s feet.

AFCON is Africa's continental showcase and gives no guarantees to the favorites as big names like Mohamed Salah and Didier Drogba have not claimed the top honors at the tournament.

Watch Mozambique vs Cameroon live on beIN SPORTS in a decisive Group F clash that will shape qualification at AFCON 2025.

The Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal lineup has been finalized with Algeria and defending champion Ivory Coast booking the last places.

Sports Mole runs through everything you need to know about how to watch the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final between Egypt and Ivory Coast, including TV and streaming options.