Morocco secured a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Niger on Friday evening, 13 November 2026, at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, in the third round of Group A of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. With this result, the Atlas Lions maintained their perfect record in the qualifiers, with three wins from three matches.
Morocco vs Niger match summary
Morocco entered the match strongly in front of their fans and imposed their dominance from the start. They translated their superiority into a full five-goal haul, against a single goal for Niger.
One of the most beautiful moments of the match was captain Achraf Hakimi’s goal from a direct free-kick, which he struck perfectly into the corner beyond the reach of the goalkeeper.
Video of Morocco and Niger goals
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Group A standings after the win
Morocco raised their tally to 9 points at the top of the group, having previously beaten Gabon and Lesotho 2-0 in each match. Their goalscoring record now stands at 9 goals for and 1 against in three matches. Niger, meanwhile, remain on 3 points.
The top two teams in each group qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals, hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Date of the return match between Morocco and Niger
The two teams meet again on Tuesday 17 November 2026 in Rabat, in the fourth round. The match is being played in Morocco even though Niger are the official hosts, due to Niger not having an approved stadium.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score of the Morocco vs Niger match?
It ended in a 5-1 win for Morocco.
In which competition was the match played?
In the third round of Group A of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
When is the return match?
On Tuesday 17 November 2026 in Rabat.
