RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Brahim Díaz kept Morocco on course for the Africa Cup of Nations title by shooting the team into the quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Tanzania on Sunday.

Díaz, who has quickly emerged as the tournament host’s star player, broke the deadlock in the 64th minute. He beat Hussein Masalanga at his near post when the Taifa Stars’ goalkeeper probably expected a cross.

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