HIBAPRESS – Sports
The Moroccan national team achieved a historic achievement by qualifying for the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations, returning to the final four of the continental championship for the first time in 22 years, after their last appearance in this round during the 2004 edition hosted by Tunisia.
This qualification came after the deserved victory achieved by the "Atlas Lions" over the Cameroon national team with two goals to none, in the match that took place on Friday evening on the pitch of Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, for the quarter-finals of the competition.
Ibrahim Diaz opened the scoring in the 26th minute, before Ismael Saibari reinforced the result with the second goal in the 74th minute, amid great fan support.
With this victory, the Moroccan national team secured its place among the top four, becoming the second team to reach the semi-finals after Senegal, and confirming its strong ambition to compete for the continental title on its home soil.
It is worth mentioning that the last similar achievement for the "Atlas Lions" dates back to the 2004 edition, when they reached the final before settling for second place.
