Morocco booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a slim 1-0 victory over Tanzania.
The hosts found clear chances hard to come by against a well-organised Tanzanian side.
Tanzania sat deep, closed spaces efficiently and repeatedly denied the Atlas Lions room to operate in the final third.
The home side thought they had made the breakthrough midway through the first half when Ismail Saibari finished from close range in the 24th minute.
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The goal was ruled out following a VAR review for offside.
It was a moment that underlined Morocco’s frustration as the first period ended goalless.
Brahim Diaz produced a moment of individual brilliance in the 63rd minute, cutting in and finishing from a tight angle to beat the goalkeeper and ignite celebrations in the stands.
Morocco will meet the winner of the Round of 16 clash between South Africa and Cameroon at the Stade Al Madina in Rabat.
