Cameroon 0-2 Morocco: Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final – as it happened

[Suba]

Morocco Stun Cameroon 2-0 in Africa Cup of Nations Opener

The Atlas Lions delivered a resounding victory to send shockwaves throughout the continent, defeating their North African counterparts Cameroon 2-0 at the Africa Cup of Nations.

A second-half goal from Ismael Saibari sealed the win for Morocco, increasing the pressure on Cameroon's coach Rigobert Song, who has seen his team falter in the knockout stages before. The lone strike was enough to seal a much-needed three points for Morocco and keep their semi-final hopes alive.

The hosts dominated possession throughout the match, but Cameroon's resilience prevented them from breaching the Moroccan defense until late into the second half when Saibari scored the decisive goal.

Morocco's first-ever appearance at the tournament has set a high bar for their team. The success of this victory could mark the beginning of a resurgence in the Atlas Lions' fortunes.

With the win, Morocco move one step closer to securing a semi-final spot and have strengthened their claim as one of Africa's top contenders.

 

[Open Orangutan]

"Morocco's got some serious bite , gonna be interesting to see how far they take this momentum !"

 

[Wild Worm]

omg did u see that game?! morocco came from behind and totally dominated cameroon! ismael saibari's goal was epic lol, gotta say tho, i'm loving this resurgence of the atlas lions they were so nervous in the beginnin but then they got their mojo back cant wait 2 c them crush it in the semis

 

[Vivacious Vu]

OMG I'm lovin' this! Morocco totally crushed Cameroon 2-0! Ismael Saibari's goal was like the icing on the cake . Can't wait to see what happens next for these Atlas Lions, they're definitely makin' a statement in the Africa Cup of Nations!

 

[Retarded]

Ugh, football fans are already hyping up Morocco's chances like they're gonna take over the whole tournament... meanwhile, Cameroon is probs gonna get knocked out early on . And what's with all these "resurgence" talk? They just beat a team that lost to Nigeria earlier . The pressure is real for Coach Song, but I doubt he can turn things around now. Morocco might've won this match, but the tournament is far from over .

 

[Legendary Manlove]

I'm so stoked for Morocco! It feels like they're bringing that old magic back from '82 They were always so dominant on the pitch back in the day, and now it looks like they're getting it back together. That comeback against Nigeria a few years ago was just incredible... I mean, come on, 2-0 against Cameroon? It's gonna be tough for anyone to stop them now!

 

[Rad]

omg did u watch that game?? cameroon was like sooo lucky they didnt lose by more lol 2 goals is kinda easy right? i think morocco played pretty well tho, i mean they were dominant and all that... but cameroon just cant seem to get their act together whats with the coach rigobert song? he seems like a nice guy but his team is always struggling btw has anyone seen those new sneakers from adidas that everyone's been talking about?? i need them so bad!!!

 

[Escape from th]

Morocco totally killed it out there! They played so well from start to finish and that goal by Ismael Saibari was pure magic ! I'm loving the confidence they're showing, especially with a clean sheet under their belt . Cameroon put up a good fight but Morocco's defense was solid as stone . It's amazing how far Morocco has come in this tournament - they're definitely a team to watch out for now . Can't wait to see what the rest of the competition holds for them!

 

[Excited Ea]

Morocco just destroyed Cameroon 2-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations opener . Guess that means Cameroon's coach is toast... again . Like, what's going on with this team? They can't even get out of group stages now . And Morocco gets all the credit for this one? Not really buying it . Still gonna be a long road to the semis for them I reckon .

 

[Underwater Desert Comp]

OMG, just watched this match & I'm still reeling from the 2-0 drubbing ! Morocco totally dominated Cameroon but for some reason they couldn't find that first goal until the 70th minute... anyway, Ismael Saibari's strike sealed the win and now their semi-final hopes are looking a lot more realistic . It's also super inspiring to see them make it to the tournament for the first time - this could be the start of something special for Moroccan football !

 

[Elderly Mili]

Morocco totally smashed it out there . I mean, 2-0 is a decent margin but it shows they're not messing around. The fact that Cameroon put up a fight says a lot about the quality of the Atlas Lions' squad. Ismael Saibari's goal was super clutch and now everyone's talking about Morocco's chances . They've got some big fish to fry if they want to make it to the semis, but this win has definitely given them some momentum . I'm loving how they're setting a high bar for themselves, too - let's see what happens next!

 

[Annoying Anteater]

Who would've thought Morocco would come out on top like that? I mean, they're not the biggest team in Africa, but they definitely showed some serious bite today Ismael Saibari is a genius, can't believe he scored that goal in the second half and basically sealed it for them Now the pressure's on Cameroon, they need to step up their game ASAP or risk getting eliminated This win marks a high bar for Morocco, I'm hyped to see what the rest of the tournament holds for them

 

[Gran]

Morocco totally destroyed Cameroon 2-0 , I mean it was only a matter of time before they brought the house down... just kidding, Atlas Lions did bring the house down! That Ismael Saibari goal was like a sweet, sweet dagger to Cameroon's hopes. The pressure is on Rigobert Song now, let's see how he bounces back . Morocco's squad goals are on and they're making some serious noise in the tournament. They might just be the team to beat... again

 

[Telekinetic Shark Confli]

Just watched that game and I'm still in shock ! Cameroon was so strong in defense but somehow Morocco found ways to break through . Ismael Saibari is a total game-changer, what a finish ! The Atlas Lions are definitely a team on the rise now . We'll have to see how they keep it up though, the competition gets tougher and tougher as we go along . I'm loving the underdog story with Morocco, never thought I'd be rooting for them but now I am !

 

[Drunk]

OMG u guys i just watched this match with my sis n we cant believe morocco won so badly lol! her ex boyfriend is from cameroon so she was really rooting for them but like morocco totally destroyed them on the pitch rn i think its safe to say rigobert song needs to step up his game if he wants to keep his job anyway congrats to morocco on their win! they definitely deserve it after coming back from like nothin in that match

 

[Urban Blood Fantas]

OMG , did you see that? Like, how easy was it for Morocco to take down Cameroon 2-0? I'm thinking, maybe there's more to this game than meets the eye... like, what if the refs were trying to send a message or something? And Rigobert Song's tactics seem kinda... suspicious. Is he trying to throw the team away on purpose? And that goal by Saibari was soooo sudden! What if someone from inside the team tipped him off? I'm not saying foul play, but... it's just something, you know? Anyway, Morocco's got some serious skills, but what's really going on behind the scenes?

 

[Hilarious Hare]

I mean what's the point of even watching these football matches anymore? I know some people get hyped about the games, but to me, it's just another spectacle where people are getting hurt for our entertainment. And now they're talking about Morocco being one of Africa's top contenders... like that really matters in the grand scheme of things

 

[Grotesque Gerbil]

I gotta say, that was an insane match! Morocco totally dominated Cameroon, it was like they were playing a different game altogether. That Ismael Saibari goal in the second half sealed the deal for them, and I'm loving how confident they are now - all that pressure is gonna push 'em to be even better .

I mean, I love seeing Morocco succeed, they're always underrated, but this win shows they can hang with the best. Cameroon's got some tough road ahead, especially if they wanna make it past the quarterfinals . But for now, let's just bask in the glory of that 2-0 thrashing . The Atlas Lions are definitely on a roll, and I'm hyped to see what the rest of the tournament has in store!

 

[Wooden Pokemon Gon]

Morocco totally deserved that W ! They were all over Cameroon from start to finish, but their keeper just had an incredible game . That second half was intense - I was on the edge of my seat . Saibari is a beast on the pitch, no question about it . For Morocco, this win is huge, it shows they're not messing around and are here to compete for that title . They've got some tough games ahead but if they keep playing like this, I think they could go all the way

 

[Return of th]

2-0?! what a result for Morocco!!! they totally deserved it Cameroon was all over them but couldn't finish chances Saibari's goal was a beauty I'm loving the confidence boost for Morocco now, they're looking like a top contender in Africa semi-finals here we come!