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Mazraoui Shines as Morocco Eyes Cameroon in AFCON Quarterfinals

7 January 2026

Mazraoui Shines as Morocco Eyes Cameroon in AFCON Quarterfinals — Mazraoui shines as Morocco eyes Cameroon in AFCON quarterfinals.

AFCON Spotlight

The Moroccan national team is gearing up for a Cameroon match.

Nasir Mazraoui, a Moroccan defender, highlighted AFCON with a standout stat.

According to Opta, among players with at least 15 successful ball recoveries, none have a higher ball-winning rate than Mazraoui.

Mazraoui won the ball 11 times from 15 tackles, a 73 percent success rate.

Morocco now prepares for a tough match Friday against Cameroon, in AFCON’s quarterfinals on home soil.

Fans joke Mazraoui moves so fast in tackles he needs a time-keeper; still, his clever play keeps Morocco hopeful and hungry for more silverware. Come on!

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Michael Whooosh

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Frequently Asked Questions

What stat did Mazraoui excel in AFCON?

He won 11 of 15 ball recoveries, a 73% success rate.

Who is Morocco facing next?

Cameroon in the AFCON quarterfinals.

What data source confirms the stat?

Opta.