Three teams have now secured places in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Hosts Morocco are the latest to secure their spot with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tanzania on Sunday, joining Senegal and Mali.
The Atlas Lions entered the contest as clear favourites but struggled to convert their dominance into goals for much of the encounter.
Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz eventually broke the deadlock in the 64th minute, scoring the decisive goal that sent Morocco into the last eight.
He etched his name into history, becoming the first Moroccan player to score in four matches at AFCON.
Despite Tanzania’s spirited performance, Morocco held firm to advance.
They now await the winner of tonight’s clash between South Africa and Cameroon, set for January 9 or 10.
Earlier on Saturday, defending champions Senegal became the first team to punch their ticket to the quarter-finals with a commanding 3-1 comeback win over Sudan in Tangier.
Sadio Mane led the charge for the Lions of Teranga, who trailed early but roared back with goals from Pape Gueye (brace) and an assist from Mane.
10 men Mali tie against Tunisia, equalising late to force extra time and penalties.
Goalkeeper Djigui Diarra saved two spot-kicks, sealed a 3-2 victory, with El Bilal Toure netting the decisive penalty.
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