We expect goals in this AFCON quarter final between Cameroon and Morocco.
Cameroon vs Morocco
Cameroon face Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final. The match will take place on January 9th, 2026, at 19:00.
| Tournament: | Africa Cup of Nations |
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| Venue: | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat. |
| Date: | 09.01.2026 |
| Kick-Off Time: | 19:00 GMT |
Cameroon vs Morocco Form, Team News & Predicted Lineups
Cameroon enter this match following a 2-1 victory over South Africa. They have won three and drawn one at AFCON.
Morocco secured a 1-0 win against Tanzania in their last match. They have won three and drawn once at AFCON.
The most recent encounter between these two nations saw Morocco triumph 4-0 in the African Nations Championship back in 2021.
Across the last six meetings, the head-to-head record is perfectly balanced: three wins for Cameroon, two wins for Morocco, and one draw.
Cameroon (3-4-2-1):
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GK: D. Epassy
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LWB: A. Nagida
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DC: N. Tolo
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DC: S. Kotto
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DC: C. Malone
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RWB: J. Tchamadeu
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MC: A. Avom
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MC: C. Baleba
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AM: D. Namaso
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AM: B. Mbeumo
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FC: C. Kofane
Morocco (4-3-3):
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GK: Y. Bounou
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DL: N. Mazraoui
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DC: A. Masina
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DC: N. Aguerd
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DR: A. Hakimi
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MC: B. E. Khannouss
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DM: N. E. Aynaoui
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MC: A. Ezzalzouli
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FL: I. Saibari
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FC: A. E. Kaabi
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FR: B. Díaz
Cameroon vs Morocco Team News
Cameroon
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Fitness concerns: Carlos Baleba and Darlin Yongwa doubts; Aboubakar Nagida and Arnold Maël Kamdem potential deputies.
Morocco
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Injuries: Azzedine Ounahi out, Romain Saïss sidelined; midfield creativity falls on Bilal El Khannouss and Brahim Díaz.
Cameroon vs Morocco Match Prediction
Morocco
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Tournament hosts and pre-competition favourites.
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Narrow 1-0 win over Tanzania in the Round of 16; coach Walid Regragui dissatisfied with performance.
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Form: unbeaten since August (W19, D2); defensive control is a hallmark.
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Strong AFCON record: yet to concede before half-time; clean sheets in 11 of last 12 AFCON wins.
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Continental history: only AFCON title in 1976; struggled to progress in recent editions (QF exits in 2017 & 2021).
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Tactical style: territorial dominance, structured defensive control, rely on width from full-backs to stretch opposition.
Cameroon
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Five-time AFCON champions with strong pedigree.
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Path to QF: wins by narrow margins (all 3 victories by one goal in Morocco).
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Tournament style: resilient, defensively organised, strike opportunistically; comfortable ceding territory.
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Low-scoring trend: none of last 11 matches exceeded 3.5 goals.
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Head-to-head: Morocco has never beaten Cameroon at AFCON finals; last AFCON meeting in 1992.
Prediction
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Classic clash of styles: Morocco dominate possession and territory; Cameroon absorb pressure and counter.
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Expect Morocco’s quality, attacking width, and home advantage to edge them past a stubborn Cameroon.
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Scoreline forecast: Morocco 3-2 Cameroon – a close, high-drama quarter-final with Morocco edging it late.
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Who is the betting favourite in Cameroon vs Morocco?
| Result | Best Odds |
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| Cameroon | 15/2 |
| Draw | 16/5 |
| Morocco | 1/2 |
Last updated on 09/01/2026 at 11:30.
Cameroon vs Morocco Betting Tip
Christian Kofane 1 Shot on Target - 29/20 with BetMGM - Landed in each of his three AFCON appearances (6 sots all tournament and 2 goals).
Nayef Aguerd to be Craded - 11/2 with Bet365 - Four yellows in 15 appearances in France this season - up against Mbeumo and has been carded this tournament already.
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