Morocco, Senegal roar to AFCON semis [Football Now]

Sports Update: Africa Cup of Nations Semifinals

Match Results: Morocco and Senegal Advance

Morocco secured a place in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations following a 2-0 victory over Cameroon on Fri, Oct 13, 2023. This victory sees Morocco joined by Senegal in the next stage of the tournament.

Brahim Díaz continued his impressive performance by scoring in his fifth consecutive game. The opening goal came in the 27th minute when Díaz converted Ayoub El Kaabi’s header from a corner. Ismael Saibari later sealed the win in the 74th minute with a precise shot inside the far post.

This match marked Morocco's first victory over Cameroon in their last five Africa Cup encounters. Morocco is set to face either Nigeria or Algeria in the semifinal scheduled for Wed, Oct 18, 2023.

Senegal advanced to the semifinals with a 1-0 win over Mali. Iliman Ndiaye scored the decisive goal in the 27th minute after Mali's goalkeeper, Djigui Diarra, mishandled a cross from Krépin Diatta. The match was affected by heavy rain, which may have contributed to Diarra's error.

Mali's challenge was further hindered when captain Yves Bissouma received a second yellow card for a foul, reducing his team to 10 men. Senegal, the 2021 champion, will remain in Tangier to play against the winner of the Ivory Coast vs. Egypt match in the first semifinal on Wed, Oct 18, 2023.

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Based on reporting by Africanews.