Captain Achraf Hakimi led Morocco to a resounding 5-1 victory over Niger on Friday 13 November 2026 at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, scoring two goals and providing an assist in the third round of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers.
Hakimi makes the difference against Niger
Hakimi was directly involved in three of Morocco’s five goals: he scored two and set up one for a teammate. One of the highlights was his goal from a direct free kick, which he struck expertly beyond the reach of the Niger goalkeeper.
The right-back did not limit himself to attacking duties; he wore the captain’s armband and led his teammates throughout the match, on a night when the Casablanca crowd celebrated a five-goal haul.
9 goal contributions in 5 matches
With this tally, Hakimi has raised his total to 9 goal contributions, comprising goals and assists, in his last 5 matches across all competitions. Remarkable numbers for a defender, confirming he is enjoying one of his best spells.
| Hakimi’s tally against Niger | Number |
|---|---|
| Goals | 2 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Contributions in last 5 matches | 9 |
Morocco maintain perfect record
Morocco have raised their points total to 9 points from three matches at the top of Group A, after beating Gabon and Lesotho 2-0 in each match, then the five-goal win over Niger. The top two teams qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 finals in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Next up for Hakimi and the Atlas Lions
Morocco and Niger will meet again on Tuesday 17 November 2026 in Rabat in the fourth round. The match is being played in Morocco because Niger does not have an approved stadium. Will Hakimi continue his fine form and add more contributions to his tally?
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Frequently asked questions
How many goals did Hakimi score against Niger?
He scored two goals and provided one assist in Morocco’s 5-1 win.
How many contributions has Hakimi made in his last 5 matches?
9 goal contributions, comprising goals and assists, across all competitions.
When is the next Morocco vs Niger match?
On Tuesday 17 November 2026 in Rabat.
