Hosts Morocco and five-time champions Cameroon advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals on Sunday with narrow victories, setting up a blockbuster last-eight clash in Rabat on Friday.

Morocco 1-0 Tanzania

• Brahim Diaz struck his fourth goal of the tournament in the 64th minute, catching goalkeeper Hussein Masalanga off guard at the near post.

• Morocco dominated possession but struggled to break down Tanzania’s organized defence.

• Captain Achraf Hakimi returned from injury to play the full 90 minutes.

Cameroon 2-1 South Africa

• Junior Tchamadeu opened the scoring in the 35th minute after a corner scramble.

• Christian Kofane doubled the lead with a glancing header shortly after halftime.

• Evidence Makgopa pulled one back in the 88th minute, sparking late pressure, but goalkeeper Devis Epassy made crucial saves to secure the win.

• Cameroon coach David Pagou admitted his side “suffered” but celebrated the result.

The quarter-final promises fireworks between two tournament favourites, Morocco and Cameroon.