Atlas Lions Roar into AFCON 2025 Semi-Finals - Odds Favouring Morocco on Home Soil
Morocco secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Cameroon to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. With a solid defense and strategic gameplay, the team looks poised for a potential title run, their first since 1976. Star player Brahim Diaz continues to shine, having scored in all tournament matches so far, while the team awaits their semi-final clash against Nigeria. Walid Regragui's side has demonstrated exceptional structure and resilience. Morocco remains the betting favorite with odds at 2.50, as they aim to make history.
- Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0 to reach the AFCON semi-finals
- Brahim Diaz has scored in all five matches to lead the charge
- The Atlas Lions remain favourites to win the tournament on home soil
Morocco’s 2-0 quarter-final win over Cameroon has moved them to within two matches of a first Africa Cup of Nations title since 1976.
The dream is no longer a distant whisper, it is a deafening roar echoing through the streets of Rabat. The Atlas Lions have conceded only one goal on home soil and that came from the penalty spot.
Morocco’s structure has favoured patient build-up play, heavy reliance on crosses,set-pieces, and an organised defence.
With Brahim Diaz scoring in all five games, Walid Regragui's side remain the favourites ahead of a semi-final clash against Nigeria.
Road to the Semi-Finals
| Date | Stage | Opponent | Result | Scorers |
| Dec 21, 2025 | Group A | Comoros | W 2-0 | Brahim Diaz, Ayoub El Kaabi |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Group A | Mali | D 1-1 | Brahim Diaz |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Group A | Zambia | W 3-0 | Ayoub El Kaabi (2), Brahim Diaz |
| Jan 4, 2026 | Round of 16 | Tanzania | W 1-0 | Brahim Diaz |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Quarter-Final | Cameroon | W 2-0 | Brahim Diaz, Ismael Saibari |
Key Players
Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid): The undisputed star and top scorer of the tournament, Diaz has made history by scoring in five consecutive matches, only the second player ever to do so at AFCON.
His ability to operate between the lines and lethal finishing from the edge of the area has provided the spark Morocco have lacked in previous editions. He gives Morocco a solution in tight games.
Walid Regragui's fluid 4-2-3-1 formation has allowed Diaz to operate in a free role and find space behind Ayoub El Kaabi.
Achraf Hakimi (PSG): After overcoming an early ankle scare, Hakimi has been a defensive rock and an overlapping nightmare for opponents. The captain's leadership and dead-ball delivery has been a big boost.
Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiacos): El Kaabi’s movement in the box has been essential after taking the striker spot ahead of Soufiane Rahimi and Youssef En-Nesyri. Yet to score in the knockout stages, he highlighted his importance by assisting Diaz's opening goal against Cameroon.
Path to the Final
Morocco face Nigeria in the semi-finals on Wednesday, January 14, in Rabat. The Super Eagles, led by the in-form Victor Osimhen, represent their toughest test yet.
Nigeria are the top scorers at the tournament and have hardly given their opponents a chance in the knockout rounds.
Should Morocco prevail, they will face Senegal or Egypt in the final on January 18. A potential final against Senegal would be a clash of Africa's two highest-ranked teams, while a final against Egypt would be a classic North African derby.
Quotes
Walid Regragui: "I want to thank the players and the fans. It truly felt like we were playing with 12 players on the pitch."
"Qualifying for the semi-finals is well deserved, and the players earned it. Our players gave everything, and when they stay focused, things go well. I am very happy with what they showed."
"What is good about Diaz is not only the fact that he scores in every game, but also the way he plays. He fights, he presses, and he leads the team through his winning spirit."
"We must remain humble because every team wants to beat us, and we must respect all our opponents. Since 2004, Morocco had not reached the semi-finals, and now we are aiming to write history."
Ismail Saibari: "It was a very tough match with a lot of intensity. We were strong defensively and, in attack, we managed to score two goals. We work very well as a group in the Moroccan national team and know each other well. We are fighting together to win the title."
"We have now reached the semi-finals and our aim is to go all the way to the final. Our fans supported us massively and never doubted us. We will now rest, wait to see our semi-final opponent, and then start preparing while correcting the mistakes we made earlier."
2025 Africa Cup of Nations - Winner Betting Odds
Morocco remain the favourites in the betting market with Senegal closing in. Nigeria and Egypt have earned their spot in the semi-finals and have a chance.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 2.50 |
| Senegal | 3.25 |
| Nigeria | 4.00 |
| Egypt | 6.50 |
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