Morocco produced an emphatic attacking display to beat Niger 5-1 at the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca on Friday, 13 November 2026, in Matchday 3 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Atlas Lions gave their supporters five goals, with Achraf Hakimi scoring twice and Yassir Zabiri, Youssef En-Nesyri and Ayoub Oufkir also finding the net. Mohamed Abdouramane scored Niger’s only goal.
Morocco take control early through Yassir Zabiri
The hosts made a fast start and opened the scoring in the fourth minute. Yassir Zabiri finished the move after an assist from Brahim Diaz, giving Morocco an early advantage and setting the tone for an energetic first half. Zabiri’s goal rewarded the attacking intent shown by Mohamed Ouahbi’s side from the opening minutes.
Achraf Hakimi doubles the lead
Morocco extended their advantage in the 27th minute when Achraf Hakimi found the net. The goal came after a pass from young midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, highlighting the contribution of Morocco’s emerging talent alongside its established international stars. Hakimi was influential throughout the match and would score again before half-time.
Mohamed Abdouramane pulls one back for Niger
Niger responded in the 41st minute through Mohamed Abdouramane, reducing the deficit and briefly giving the visitors a route back into the contest. Morocco, however, restored their two-goal cushion before the interval. Hakimi scored his second goal in first-half stoppage time, 45+3, with a direct free-kick to make it 3-1.
En-Nesyri and Oufkir complete the 5-1 victory
Morocco continued to threaten after the break. Youssef En-Nesyri added the fourth goal in the 77th minute, finishing a move created by Achraf Hakimi. The result was sealed in the 90th minute when Ayoub Oufkir scored after an assist from Abdellah Ouazane. Oufkir’s goal capped a memorable evening for the Atlas Lions and underlined the impact of Morocco’s attacking depth.
Morocco 5-1 Niger: full goal details
- 4th minute – Morocco 1-0: Yassir Zabiri, assisted by Brahim Diaz.
- 27th minute – Morocco 2-0: Achraf Hakimi, assisted by Ayyoub Bouaddi.
- 41st minute – Morocco 2-1: Mohamed Abdouramane for Niger.
- 45+3 – Morocco 3-1: Achraf Hakimi, direct free-kick.
- 77th minute – Morocco 4-1: Youssef En-Nesyri, assisted by Achraf Hakimi.
- 90th minute – Morocco 5-1: Ayoub Oufkir, assisted by Abdellah Ouazane.
Important result in the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign
The victory came in the third round of Group A in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Morocco entered the November international window with six points after winning their opening two matches against Gabon and Lesotho. The win over Niger strengthens the Atlas Lions’ position as they continue their campaign, while the two sides are scheduled to meet again on 17 November 2026 in the return fixture in Rabat.
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Match information
- Fixture: Morocco vs Niger
- Final score: Morocco 5-1 Niger
- Competition: 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
- Group: A
- Matchday: 3
- Date: Friday, 13 November 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 (Morocco time)
- Venue: Mohammed V Sports Complex, Casablanca, Morocco
- Morocco scorers: Yassir Zabiri (4′), Achraf Hakimi (27′, 45+3′), Youssef En-Nesyri (77′), Ayoub Oufkir (90′).
- Niger scorer: Mohamed Abdouramane (41′).
