As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 nears its dramatic climax, one name has leapt to the forefront of the tournament’s storylines: Brahim Díaz, the Moroccan forward who has become the most feared and celebrated player on the continent. His breathtaking performances have helped the hosts advance deep into the competition—and his impact is rewriting AFCON history. (Hespress)
🔥 Record-Breaking Goal Machine
Brahim Díaz’s run at AFCON has been nothing short of spectacular. The Real Madrid star has scored in every match he’s played so far, leaving defenders frustrated and fans in awe. His five goals in five games place him at the top of the tournament’s scoring charts, and he’s now on the brink of breaking Morocco’s all-time AFCON scoring record, held for decades by Ahmed Faras. (Hespress)
Across the tournament, Díaz has:
- Scored in every group and knockout stage match for Morocco. (African Football)
- Become the first Moroccan to score in five consecutive AFCON matches — an unprecedented achievement in the competition’s long history. (نية مغربية)
- Emerged as one of the leading contenders for Player of the Tournament. (Sport News Africa)
His goals have been more than statistics — they’ve been decisive moments that propelled Morocco through crucial stages, including a vital goal against Tanzania to send the Atlas Lions into the quarter-finals. (Gulf Times)
🦁 Key to Morocco’s Title Push
Díaz’s influence goes far beyond scoring. Morocco’s run to the semifinals—including a commanding 2-0 quarter-final victory over Cameroon—has been powered by his attacking leadership. He opened the scoring in that quarter-final, underlining his role as the heartbeat of the hosts’ ambitions. (Reuters)
His performances have put him in a direct rivalry with other tournament stars—including Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman — for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) title as the competition heads into its final stages. (Sport News Africa)
🌍 More Than Just a Footballer
Off the pitch, Brahim Díaz has become a symbol of national pride and unity across Morocco. His image and influence are visible everywhere as fans rally behind him and the Atlas Lions’ historic AFCON bid. (beIN SPORTS)
At just 26, Díaz has already become one of the defining figures of this edition of AFCON — and possibly one of the most memorable stars in tournament history.
⚽ What’s Next?
As Morocco prepares for a massive semifinal showdown — and a potential final appearance — all eyes will be on Díaz to see if he can further extend his record, lift his nation to glory on home soil, and cement his legacy as an AFCON great.
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