Yassine Bounou reached a major milestone in Moroccan football on 13 November 2026, earning his 100th cap for the Atlas Lions during the 5-1 victory over Niger in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Stadium.
The milestone places the goalkeeper among the most experienced players in the history of Morocco’s national team. According to figures reported by Morocco’s state news agency MAP through SNRT News, Bounou is now the third most-capped player for the Atlas Lions, behind Noureddine Naybet on 115 appearances and Achraf Hakimi on 104.
A decade-plus of service to the Atlas Lions
Bounou first received a Morocco call-up in 2012. Since then, he has developed into one of the national team’s most important figures, combining consistency, experience and composure in high-pressure matches. His performances at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar were particularly memorable as Morocco became the first African and Arab team to reach the semi-finals.
The 100-cap landmark is a reflection not only of longevity but also of the trust placed in Bounou across different generations of the national team. Goalkeepers often build their international records over long periods, and maintaining a place in a competitive squad requires sustained performances at club and international level.
Where Bounou stands in Morocco’s appearance rankings
With 100 appearances, Bounou sits behind Naybet and Hakimi in the reported all-time list. Hakimi remains active and could extend his total, while Bounou will have further opportunities to add to his own record as Morocco continue their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign.
Morocco’s 5-1 win over Niger also provided a positive team backdrop for the celebration. The Atlas Lions now turn their attention to the return meeting in Rabat on 17 November. Read more national-team coverage in our Atlas Lions section.