AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Morocco thrash Niger 5-1

The Atlas Lions continued their fine run of form against Niger on Friday 13 November at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca.

On this third matchday of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Morocco demonstrated their attacking prowess. As early as the 4th minute, Yassir Zabiri opened the scoring from a pass by Brahim Díaz, allowing the Atlas Lions to take an early lead.

The Moroccans kept up the pressure and extended their lead in the 27th minute. Set up by Ayyoub Bouaddi, Achraf Hakimi scored his side’s second goal.

Mohamed Abdourahmane pulled one back for Niger in the 41st minute. The Nigeriens could have equalised in the 45th minute had Youssouf Oumarou not missed his penalty.

Achraf Hakimi then added to the scoreline. The Moroccan full-back scored the Atlas Lions’ third goal in first-half stoppage time.

In the second half, Youssef En-Nesyri scored Morocco’s fourth goal in the 77th minute. Ayoub Oufkir, who came on as a substitute in the 75th minute, sealed Morocco’s victory in the 90th minute.

The Atlas Lions secured a comfortable 5-1 victory, recording their third consecutive win in Group A.