Sunday, January 4, 2026, delivered its verdict for the continuation of the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations. After two intense matches, Morocco and Cameroon secured their places in the next round.

Morocco secures a crucial victory against Tanzania

In front of their home crowd, the Atlas Lions confirmed their status as overwhelming favorites in the competition. Facing a valiant Tanzanian team, Walid Regragui's men dictated the pace of the match.

1. The score: 1-0 in favor of Morocco.
2. The key man: Brahim Diaz , who scored the only goal of the game, allowing his team to continue their adventure at home.

Despite a tenacious resistance from the Kilimanjaro Stars , the host country logically secures its qualification for the quarter-finals.

The Indomitable Lions' perfect heist

The second match of the day offered a thrilling scenario between Cameroon and South Africa . Dominant in possession and statistically superior with over 18 attempts, Bafana Bafana lacked clinical finishing in front of goal.

The match became clearer in the second half:

1. Opening goal: Right after returning from the locker room (47th minute), Christian Kofane gives Cameroon the lead against the run of play.
2. South African hope: After pushing throughout the match, Evidence Makgopa finally equalizes in the 88th minute.
3. The outcome: In a thrilling finale, Cameroon managed to regain the lead to win 2-1 .

A royal clash in prospect

The quarter-final draw promises to be electrifying. Cameroon's Indomitable Lions will face Morocco's Atlas Lions in a top-tier clash.

See you on Friday, January 9, 2026 for this clash of titans.