Cameroon vs Morocco: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups

[(Cameroon) Strength]:
1. Cameroon failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This African Cup of Nations is one of the few national team opportunities for Cameroon this year, and they will undoubtedly give their all to advance to the semi-final.
2. Christian Kofane has scored 2 goals for Cameroon in this Africa Cup of Nations, including the second goal in the recent match against South Africa, demonstrating his excellent current form.
3. Cameroon achieved a record of 3 wins and 1 draw in the 4 matches of this Africa Cup of Nations. The team scored 6 goals and conceded 3, demonstrating a relatively stable performance.
4. In their previous knockout match, Cameroon secured a 2-1 victory over South Africa. Despite being consistently pressured by South Africa throughout the game, the Cameroonian players demonstrated greater efficiency in converting their opportunities, ultimately clinching the win.

[(Cameroon) Neutral]:
1. The two teams have met seven times in the past, each winning two, drawing three and losing two. The two teams are evenly matched.

[(Cameroon) Weakness]:
1. Brighton's defensive midfielder Baleba was substituted in the 90th minute of the previous match due to a suspected injury, and his availability for the upcoming game remains uncertain.

[(Morocco) Strength]:
1. As the hosts of this Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco are undoubtedly determined to win the title on home soil, with the team exhibiting strong motivation and fighting spirit.
2. Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi made a successful return in this Africa Cup of Nations, providing an assist for the team in the previous match and showcasing excellent competitive form.
3. Diaz is the top scorer in this Africa Cup of Nations, having netted 4 goals and currently leading the tournament's scoring chart. He has scored in two consecutive matches, demonstrating exceptional form.
4. Morocco have achieved a record of 3 wins and 1 draw in the 4 matches of this Africa Cup of Nations. The team have scored 7 goals and conceded only 1, demonstrating a very solid defensive performance.

[(Morocco) Weakness]:
1. In the previous knockout match against relatively weaker Tanzania, Cameroon dominated possession with 71% of the ball. However, the team struggled to break down Tanzania's low defensive block and ultimately secured only a narrow 1-0 victory.

[Tips]:
As the hosts, Morocco are undoubtedly one of the favorites to win this Africa Cup of Nations. Defensively, they have been outstanding, conceding just one goal in four matches, the fewest of any team in the tournament. In attack, in-form Diaz has scored in consecutive games, while the return of captain Achraf Hakimi significantly strengthens both the team's offense and defense.

In contrast, Cameroon have struggled to reach the quarter-final, with performances in both attack and defense falling short of expectations.

In this match against Morocco, who have a strong defense, Cameroon's attack is unlikely to pose a major threat.

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