Morocco Defeats Niger 5-1 in AFCON 2027 Qualifier at Mohammed V Stadium

Morocco beat Niger 5-1 in the third group‑stage match of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers on Friday, 13 November 2026, at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca.

Morocco opened the scoring in the fourth minute when Yassir Zabiri headed in a cross from Brahim Díaz to make it 1‑0.

Achraf Hakimi added a goal in the 27th minute and later provided an assist, completing the lead for Morocco.

After Niger reduced the score to 1‑2 in the 41st minute, Zabiri scored his second goal in first‑half injury time (45+3’) to continue the advantage. Later  in  the