AFCON: Brahim Díaz Close to Historic Record Ahead of Morocco vs Nigeria Clash

Morocco’s attacking star, Brahim Díaz, is edging closer to a remarkable milestone as the Atlas Lions prepare to face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the AFCON semi-final clash scheduled for Wednesday.

The Real Madrid winger has been one of the standout performers of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations tournament hosted in Morocco. Díaz currently sits at the top of the goal-scoring chart, underlining his importance to the Moroccan squad as they push toward continental glory.

So far in the competition, the 26-year-old forward has found the back of the net five times, achieving the rare feat of scoring in five consecutive AFCON matches. This consistent run in front of goal has placed him among the tournament’s most influential players and has drawn widespread attention across Africa and beyond.

Díaz’s recent strike against Cameroon in Morocco’s 2–0 quarter-final victory saw him equal a long-standing record that had remained untouched for 58 years. That historic mark was originally set by Ghanaian legend Osei Kofi, making Díaz’s achievement even more significant in the context of AFCON history.

With the semi-final showdown against Nigeria now approaching, the Moroccan international stands on the brink of rewriting the tournament’s record books. Should Díaz score again against the Super Eagles, he would become the first player ever to score in six straight AFCON matches, a feat never previously accomplished in the competition’s long history.

The high-stakes encounter between Morocco and Nigeria is set to kick off at 9:00 pm Nigerian time, with both teams aiming for a place in the AFCON final. All eyes will be firmly fixed on Brahim Díaz as fans anticipate whether history will be made under the lights.