00:00Fly for the Passion of Football
00:05I'm here in Rabat at the Shalla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its centuries-old historic and cultural significance
00:17as Morocco's capital prepares to kick off the second day of AFCON's Round of 16.
00:22The first match turned out to be tougher than expected for the hosts, Morocco against Tanzania.
00:33Watching on at Le Forum Restaurant and Lounge, Morocco controlled the night as Tanzania stayed compact and disciplined
00:42with nerves starting to creep in as the second half wore on.
00:46Then Brahim Diaz finally broke the deadlock in the 64th minute.
00:51Seeding a 1-0 win and a place in the quarter-finals.
00:58If they fix some defense issues, they can go to the final and win the cup.
01:03We have very technical players, we have very good players, so we just need to adjust our transitions
01:08and to be aware of the transitions of the other teams.
01:13As the final whistle sounded, celebrations spilled out into the streets of Rabat.
01:26At Shalla, the ancient site reflects centuries of history, from Roman settlements to a royal necropolis enclosed by its old walls and gates.
01:36Today, it remains a living part of the city.
01:39And as the day's celebrations continued, focus shifted to the second match of the day.
01:45Cameroon withstood early pressure and struck when it mattered, scoring two goals.
01:51A late South African reply made it tense, but they held on to one.
01:58The vibe was great.
02:03We are all happy.
02:04We continue to cheer and we're going to celebrate until the end of the night.
02:08We believe we've got the strength, the heart to fight.
02:19It's going to be a good game against two Lions.
02:22And then who's going to be a winner?
02:24Of course, the continent.
02:33From Medina Stadium, what a clash it's been here.
02:36The second day at the round of 16 comes to an end.
02:39And it's Cameroon who moves on, setting up a blockbuster quarterfinal meeting with the host on January 9th.
02:47And it promises to be a clash to remember.
02:57Fly for the passion of football.
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