Diaz Delivers Historic AFCON Moment: Morocco's Record-Breaking Goal Against Cameroon
9 January 2026
A historic strike lights up the quarterfinals
Morocco's midfield maestro Ibrahim Diaz etched his name into Africa Cup of Nations folklore by scoring the opening goal for his country against Cameroon in the quarterfinals, on a Friday that will be remembered for more than just weather delays and popcorn stands.
A record-breaking run in AFCON history
Diaz becomes the second player ever to score in his first five AFCON appearances, a feat previously achieved by Ghana's Osei Kofi in 1968, who found the net in six consecutive matches.
Moreover, he is the first player in AFCON history to hit the net across the first five matches of a single edition, signaling a breakout moment for both him and the Atlas Lions.
Diaz's form has shone brightly at AFCON 2025, forming a formidable partnership with Ayoub El Kaabi and emerging as one of Morocco's standout performers so far.
Punchline 1: Diaz just rewrote the AFCON history book—some pages now require a penalty kick to stay upright.
Punchline 2: If the net had a sense of humor, it would be applauding Diaz’s strikes all night long.
