Relentless Pressure, Patient Morocco

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The AFCON Round of 16 clash between Morocco and Tanzania unfolded almost entirely in one direction. Tournament hosts Morocco dominated possession and territory, pushing wave after wave of attacks toward the Tanzanian box.

To their credit, Tanzania held firm. Compact, disciplined and resilient, they absorbed the pressure for more than an hour, frustrating the Atlas Lions and keeping the score level deep into the second half.

Brahim Breaks the Deadlock

The resistance finally cracked in the 64th minute—and it was inevitable that Brahim Díaz would be at the center of it. Achraf Hakimi picked out the Real Madrid midfielder, who took on his marker, shifted the ball onto his stronger foot and fired toward the near post.

The strike found the net, helped by a costly misjudgment from goalkeeper Hussein Masalanga, who got a hand to the shot but failed to keep it out. Morocco had their breakthrough.

A Historic Milestone

With that goal, Brahim Díaz reached four goals in the tournament, becoming the first Moroccan player ever to score in four different AFCON matches. The finish also moved him to the top of the tournament’s scoring chart, underlining his growing influence in Morocco’s run.

Once again, when Morocco needed a moment of quality, the answer came from their most in-form attacker.

Eyes on the Quarterfinals

The win sends Morocco into the quarterfinals, where a heavyweight clash could await. Should the Atlas Lions advance, they will face the winner of South Africa vs Cameroon, setting up a potential blockbuster in the next round.

For now, the headline belongs to Brahim Díaz—a player in rhythm, in confidence, and firmly writing his name into AFCON history.

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