Morocco vs Cameroon: Predicted lineups, preview and kick-off time for AFCON 2025 quarter-final

AFCON 09 January 2026 at 06:39

Khaled Hegazy

News Editor

09.01.26 FT AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

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The Morocco national football team face stern test on Friday evening when they take on Cameroon national football team at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat in highly anticipated quarter final clash at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.

With the tournament being staged on home soil, Morocco are chasing place in the semi finals for first time since 2004 and head coach Walid Regragui is expected to field his strongest available lineup as the Atlas Lions look to capitalize on home advantage.

Morocco Predicted Starting Lineup

• Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou
• Defence: Noussair Mazraoui, Nayef Aguerd, Adam Masina, Achraf Hakimi
• Midfield: Neil El Aynaoui, Bilal El Khannouss, Ismael Saibari
• Attack: Brahim Diaz, Ayoub El Kaabi, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli

Cameroon Predicted Starting Lineup

• Goalkeeper: Epassy
• Defence: Kotto, Tolo, Malone
• Midfield: Nagida, Namaso, Baleba, Ebong, Tchamadeu
• Attack: Bryan Mbeumo, Christian Kofane

Head coach David Pagou continues to place his trust in youthful core with Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, teenage striker Christian Kofane & Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo emerging as key figures during the campaign.

This quarter final promises to be finely balanced. Cameroon bring their trademark physical strength ,, defensive discipline and AFCON pedigree while Morocco rely on structured possession attacking fluidity and the backing of a passionate Rabat crowd.

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