Brahim Díaz Makes Afcon History For Morocco
Sports Updated: 07 January 2026 13:18 EAT
Brahim Diaz stats in the AFCON
Brahim Díaz has written his name into Africa Cup of Nations history after becoming the first Moroccan player to score four goals in a single AFCON tournament.
The Real Madrid forward achieved the milestone at the ongoing AFCON, scoring in four consecutive matches for the Atlas Lions.
Díaz found the net in all three of Morocco’s group stage matches, underlining his consistency and growing influence in the competition.
He then added his fourth goal in the Round of 16, delivering a decisive strike that sent Morocco into the quarter-finals.
The goal extended his remarkable goal-a-game run and placed him among the tournament’s leading scorers.
His performances have drawn widespread praise, with analysts highlighting his composure, movement and ability to deliver in crucial moments.
Díaz’s scoring exploits have also boosted Morocco’s attacking threat as they chase a first AFCON title since 1976.
As hosts, the Atlas Lions have carried high expectations, and Díaz has emerged as the face of their title challenge.
With the knockout stages intensifying, Morocco will look to their in-form talisman to continue leading their push for continental glory.
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