Cameroon vs Morocco: Match preview, head-to-head, team news, line-ups, prediction

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Cameroon lock horns with Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Friday evening.

The Indomitable Lions defeated South Africa 2-1 in the round of 16, while Morocco were 1-0 victors over Tanzania.

Match preview

Cameroon have overcome the off-field chaos that surrounded them during preparations for this competition to reach this stage.

The Indomitable Lions finished second behind defending champions Ivory Coast, on group difference in the group stage, collecting seven points in three matches.

Cameroon had to ride their luck against South Africa, who missed several clear-cut chances, but David Pagou’s side were clinical.

Morocco topped their group but also picked up seven points.

The hosts have been solid defensively, conceding just once, but have been wasteful in attack despite scoring seven goals.

Backed by their home fans, the Atlas Lions lead the tournament for average possession and accurate passes per game.

Walid Regragui’s side will have to avoid profligacy to continue their bid to win the tournament on home soil.

Head-to-head

Both sides have met three times at AFCON, with Cameroon winning twice and the other ending in a draw.

Overall, they have faced each other on 13 occasions, with the Indomitable Lions winning six times, Morocco triumphing twice and others ending in draws.

Team news

Darling Yongwa is an injury doubt for Cameroon, while Azzedine Ounahi is ruled out for the AFCON hosts.

Predicted line-ups

Cameroon (3-4-2-1): Devis Epassy, Che Malone, Samuel Kotto, Nouhou Tolo, Darlin Yongwa, Arthur Avom, Danny Namaso, Carlos Baleba, Junior Tchamadeu, Christian Kofane, Bryan Mbeumo.

Morocco (4-3-3): Yassine Bounou, Noussair Mazraoui, Adam Masina, Nayef Aguerd, Anass Salah-Eddine, Sofyan Amrabat, Bilal El Khannouss, Neil El Aynaoui, Brahim Diaz, Yakub El Kaabi, Ismael Saibari.