RABAT, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- Host Morocco won over Cameroon 2-0 and Senegal defeated Mali 1-0 on Friday to book the first two tickets in CAF Africa Cup of Nations semifinals.
At Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Brahim Diaz broke the deadlock for Morocco in the 26th minute, while Ismael Saibari sealed the win with a left-footed shot from the centre of the box in the 74th minute.
Morocco will face Saturday's winner between Algeria and Nigeria.
Meanwhile, Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal of the match for senegal in the 27th minute at Tangier's Grand Stadium.
During this fiercely contested West African derby, Mali were reduced to ten men when their captain Yves Bissouma was sent off in added time at the end of the first half.
Senegal will face Saturday's winner between record champion Egypt and title holder Cote d'Ivoire. ■
