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AFCON 2025 Quarterfinals: Cameroon vs Morocco and Mali vs Senegal Preview

AFCON 2025 Quarterfinals: Cameroon vs Morocco and Mali vs Senegal Preview

The high-stakes AFCON 2025 quarterfinals in Morocco are previewed by DirectSports24. Cameroon will play hosts Morocco at 20:00 local time, while Mali will play Senegal at 17:00.

Cameroon against Morocco Breakdown

Cameroon has a historical advantage, winning 6 of 13 meetings (Morocco has 2 wins and 5 draws), including an unblemished AFCON record (2 wins and 1 draw). Morocco's Brahim Díaz is the leading scorer with four goals, making him the first Moroccan to do so in four consecutive AFCON games. Achraf Hakimi's defensive prowess and leadership also contribute. Christian Kofane is Cameroon's standout, having scored in his last two matches and tried 12 shots, while Bryan Mbeumo has the most chances created with 9. Image Source: TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 @CAF_Online(X Handle)

Mali vs Senegal Breakdown

Senegal dominates head-to-head, unbeaten in 13 clashes including a recent win, fueling their rivalry edge. Sadio Mané shines for Senegal with a tournament-high assists record (9 career at AFCON) and 10 team goals scored. Mali's pragmatic defense highlights Hamari Traoré as best player for leadership, with no standout scorer but resilience shown in penalty wins.

Top Goal Scorers: Cameroon vs Morocco

In AFCON 2025, Morocco's Brahim Díaz tops the charts for his team with 4 goals, scoring in every group stage match and leading the tournament's scoring race. Cameroon's Christian Kofane stands out with 2 goals from his last two games, driving their attack forward

Top Goal Scorers: Mali vs Senegal

Senegal's squad effort yields 10 total goals, with no single player dominating but Sadio Mané contributing key finishes alongside his assists. Mali lacks a standout scorer, relying on collective output from draws and penalty wins, with forwards like Fousseni Diabaté netting modestly.