Cameroon vs Morocco Prediction & Betting Tips (9 January)

Cameroon did not obtain its ticket for the World Cup by being eliminated in the play-offs against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Suddenly, it is clear that the Indomitable Lions are somewhat obliged to go all the way in this CAN or risk being bogged down in a sporting crisis. For the moment, it is practically flawless for the Cameroonians, who have just defeated South Africa in the 1/8th final with a 1-2 victory after two short successes in the group stage against Mozambique 1-2 and Gabon 1-0. In its 4 matches played, Cameroon has always scored at least 1 goal but has never won by 2 goals. Without showing its best face against Tanzania, Morocco still obtained its ticket for the quarter-finals, in front of its audience in Rabat, winning 0-1. In the controversy on top of that with a possible penalty not called for Tanzania at the very end of the game.

Still, doubts are beginning to emerge, at the worst of times ultimately for Walid Regragui's men. Already, during the group stage, the Moroccans had not been able to beat the Malians 1-1, current quarter-finalists of the competition. Otherwise, Achraf Hakimi's teammates disposed of Comoros 2-0 and Zambia brilliantly in the group stage victory 0-2. As a reminder, this selection of the Atlas Lions is playing this competition at home and almost obliged to win it following their debacle during the previous edition and an exit from the road in the 1/8th finals. 

Very strong choices were made for this competition since boys like Castelletto (ex-Nantes), Martin Hongla (Granada, injured), goalkeeper Onana (Trabzonspor, ex-Manchester United), striker Eric Choupo-Moting (ex-PSG), midfielder Zambo Anguissa (Napoli, injured for the competition), Ngadeu-Ngadjui, Tchatchoua and Vincent Aboubakar (117 sel, 45 goals) are not part of the list of players called to defend the crest of the Cameroonian homeland. But even without these players, David Pagou's men are making coffee with in particular the excellent Mbeumo (Manchester United), prominent and attractive in the offensive sector but not decisive enough after 4 matches (only 1 assist, 0 goals). Former Rennes Wooh (Spartak Moscow) comes off the bench in this competition just like Boyomo, imperial with Osasuna in La Liga. Against South Africa, it was C.Kofane (Bayer Leverkusen), author of his 2nd goal in the competition, and Junior Tchamadeu (Stoke City, return from suspension in the 1/8 final) who offered qualification to their team by both being scorers.

 Leaving the bus on crutches for the match against Tanzania, the excellent midfielder Ounahi (ex-OM, Girona) is forced to withdraw from the remainder of the competition but will, a priori, remain with the Moroccan group to attend the end of the competition. The central defender, R.Saïss, who was injured on the first day, has still not returned to competition and could be forced to throw in the towel again today. It will be recalled that Walid Regragui (coach) had already been forced to do without Igamane (injured), while leaving certain players on the floor like Bouftini, El Moussaoui, El Karti, Tannane, Adli, Tissoudali, Hamdallah (choice). 

• Summary: Cameroon is going head to head with Morocco starting on 9 Jan 2026 at 19:00 UTC at Complexe Sportif Moulay Abdellah stadium, Rabat city, Morocco. The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations, Knockout stage .
• Cameroon Feedinco Rating: 6.76
• Morocco Feedinco Rating: 6.98