Morocco's national team reached the Africa Cup semifinals for the first time since 2004

In this match, Brahim Diaz shone on the field, opening the scoring and netting his fifth goal in five games, maintaining his lead in the tournament's top scorers list. The final result was secured thanks to Ismael Saibari, allowing the Moroccans to confidently control the flow of the game.

This victory marked Morocco's first since 2004, giving the team the opportunity to reach the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations and keep hopes alive for winning the continental title for the first time in the last 50 years. In the next round, the Moroccans will face the winner of the match between Nigeria and Algeria, which promises to be intense.

Senegal also advanced to the semifinals, narrowly defeating Mali 1-0. The only goal in this match was scored by Everton midfielder Iliman Ndiaye, who capitalized on a mistake by the opposing goalkeeper. The situation for the Mali national team worsened after Yves Bissouma was sent off in the first half. Senegal will play in the semifinals against the winner of the match between Egypt and Ivory Coast.

Thus, the upcoming semifinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations promise viewers exciting and tense encounters in the final stage of the tournament.