After 22-Year Wait, Morocco Qualifies for Africa Cup of Nations Semi-Finals for First Time Since 2004
09 January 2026at21:01
The Moroccan national team secured their spot in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations "Morocco 2025" this Friday evening, after defeating the Cameroonian national team 2-0 in the quarter-finals.
The "Atlas Lions" qualified for the semi-finals for the first time since 2004, ending a 22-year wait to return to the final four. Their last appearance was in the 2004 edition in Tunisia, where coach Badou Zaki's team reached the final.
The Moroccan national team has now reached the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals a total of five times.
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How did Morocco secure their place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals?
Morocco secured their semi-final spot in the Africa Cup of Nations 'Morocco 2025' by defeating Cameroon 2-0 in the quarter-finals. This decisive victory marked their first return to the final four in 22 years.
What is the historical significance of Morocco reaching the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals this year?
Reaching the semi-finals signifies Morocco's return to the final four of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2004, ending a 22-year drought. This is their fifth semi-final appearance overall.
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