Morocco international Brahim Diaz has urged focus as the side gears up for the crucial quarterfinal clash against Cameroon at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
The Atlas Lions narrowly defeated Tanzania in the last 16 clash on Sunday, earning them a place in the quarterfinals finals of the continental showpiece.
Diaz, who plies his trade for Real Madrid emerged as the hero for Morocco, netting the decisive goal to secure victory for the Atlas Lions at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium and confirming their place in the last 8 of the tournament, being held in Morocco.
Speaking after the match, the enterprising attacker expressed his delight, while urging his teammates to maintain focus ahead of their next match against Cameroon.
“I am happy to play and score goals, and it is a great source of pride for all of us to achieve victory.” Diaz told beIN SPORTS.
“I want to send my greetings to my family and I am very happy with the match that all the players delivered and happy with the teamwork we provided.”
“We must focus only on ourselves and work to deliver a great performance against our next opponent, regardless of their name.”
“We must always improve and develop, and with the Moroccan public, we must progress further and achieve victories.”
Brahim Diaz continued his impressive form in the tournament, scoring for the fourth consecutive match, after scoring in all group stage matches against Comoros, Mali and Zambia. This raised his tally to four goals, placing him at the top of the tournament’s scoring charts.
