Everything you need to know ahead of Cameroon and Morocco’s quarter-final clash in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Cameroon, five-time winners of the Africa Cup of Nations, are set to face tournament hosts Morocco in one of the standout quarter-final fixtures of AFCON 2026.
The match is scheduled for Friday, 9 January, with both teams vying for a place in the last four in Rabat. Both sides entered the tournament as favourites to win it all.
Morocco, unbeaten so far, are aiming to end a 50-year wait for a second AFCON title — and hope to do it on home soil.
Despite dealing with issues off the pitch, Cameroon have shown remarkable resilience throughout the tournament.
Game information
The match will be held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, which seats around 53,000 fans and has already hosted several key games in this year’s tournament.
Located in the heart of Morocco’s capital, the stadium offers modern facilities and a passionate atmosphere, making it an ideal venue for such a high-profile tie.
Kick-off time
Kick-off is set for 8 PM local time in Rabat (GMT+1), which is 7 PM in the UK and 2 PM Eastern Time in the US.
Weather conditions are expected to be mild and clear, with temperatures around 16°C and only light winds — ideal conditions for football.
Where to watch
Fans around the world will be able to tune in through a variety of broadcasters:
- Cameroon: CRTV (Cameroon Radio Television)
- Morocco: SNRT and Arryadia TV
- UK: Sky Sports Football and BBC iPlayer
- US: beIN Sports and FuboTV (streaming available)
Team news
Cameroon: Midfielder Darlin Yongwa is expected to miss out after picking up an injury against South Africa.
Bryan Mbeumo and teenage forward Christian Kofane are both likely to start, with Carlos Baleba anchoring the midfield. Vincent Aboubakar remains unavailable after being left out of the tournament squad.
Morocco: The hosts are without Azzedine Ounahi, who has been ruled out of the tournament with a calf injury.
Even so, Walid Regragui can call on a strong squad featuring Achraf Hakimi, Brahim Diaz, Ayoub El Kaabi, and Yassine Bounou.
Diaz, who has scored four goals so far, is in excellent form, while Hakimi returned from injury in the last round and should keep his place.
Head-to-head records
Cameroon have traditionally had the upper hand in this fixture, winning seven of their 13 meetings with Morocco, who have just two victories. The remaining four encounters ended in draws.
- 2021 CHAN – Morocco 4–0 Cameroon
- 2018 AFCON Qualifier – Cameroon 1–0 Morocco
- 2017 Friendly – Morocco 1–1 Cameroon
- 2016 AFCON Qualifier – Cameroon 1–0 Morocco
- 2014 Friendly – Morocco 0–2 Cameroon
Morocco will be hoping to use home advantage to turn the tide, while Cameroon’s organisation and determination under coach Pagou make this one of the most intriguing ties of the quarter-finals.
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