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Morocco

vs

Niger

KickoffFriday 13 November 2026, 8:00pm

VenuePrince Moulay Abdellah Stadium

CompetitionAfrican Cup of Nations Qualifying

Morocco arrive at this one in a confident mood, and rightly so. Six points from six in Group A, two clean sheets in the qualifiers, and a squad that even without several key names still carries enough quality to trouble most sides on the continent. The Atlas Lions look well drilled under Mohamed Ouahbi and the numbers back that up. This is a team that knows how to win and knows how to keep it tight when it matters.

Niger are in a very different place. A bright enough start with that opening win over Lesotho, but things have unravelled since. Back to back 2-0 defeats against Gabon and then Algeria in a friendly have left the Menas looking short of confidence and short of options. Their away record is patchy at best, and they are walking into the Mohammed V Stadium to face a side that has beaten them every single time they have met. This one has a very particular feel to it.

Morocco vs Niger Match Details

This fixture takes place at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca as part of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with both sides in Group A. Morocco sit top of the group with a perfect record, while Niger are third and looking to close the gap. The atmosphere in Casablanca for these qualifiers tends to be electric, and the Atlas Lions will have strong support behind them on the night.

Team News

Morocco are carrying a notable injury list heading into this one, with several first team regulars unavailable. That said, the squad still has more than enough quality to get the job done, and Youssef En-Nesyri’s return to the fold is a real boost up front.

• Ismael Saibari, Azzedine Ounahi, Ayoub El Kaabi, Soufiane Rahimi, Chadi Riad and Hamza Igamane all miss out through injury
• Sofyan Amrabat, Amine Harit and Amine Adli are also absent from the squad
• Neil El Aynaoui has withdrawn after picking up an ankle problem, with Samir El Mourabet stepping in as cover
• Ayoub Oufkir earns his first senior call-up and could feature
• Youssef En-Nesyri is back in the squad and expected to lead the line

Niger have brought a largely locally based group for this double header. Experienced figures like Oumar Sako, Ali Mohamed, Daniel Sosah and Tidjani Amadou Moutari have all been included, though Hainikoye Abiboulaye and Amadou Wonkoye are notable omissions from Nabil Neghiz’s selection.

Predicted Lineups

Morocco will likely set up in their familiar shape with Bounou in goal and a solid back four in front of him. Achraf Hakimi provides real attacking threat down the right, and the midfield trio should give them control of the game. With En-Nesyri back and Ezzalzouli offering pace and creativity, there is plenty of threat from the front three.

Morocco: Bounou; Hakimi, Aguerd, Diop, Mazraoui; Belahyane, Targhalline, El Khannouss; Diaz, En-Nesyri, Ezzalzouli

Niger will almost certainly look to set up in a low block and try to frustrate Morocco for as long as possible. The question is whether they can hold that shape for 90 minutes against an attack of this quality. Moutari and Sosah will need to do a lot of running when Niger do get the ball to try and give the defence some relief.

Niger: Kassali; Sako, Abdouramane, Camara, Alhassane; Ali Mohamed, Oumarou, Sabo; Moutari, Sosah, Kairou Amoustapha

Recent Form

Morocco’s qualifying form has been about as good as you could hope for. Two wins, four goals scored, none conceded. They beat Gabon 2-0 and followed that up with a 2-0 win over Lesotho, keeping clean sheets in both. That defensive discipline is a real feature of this side. They have now kept clean sheets in three of their last four competitive matches, and six shutouts in their last eight AFCON qualifying games is a remarkable record. The friendly draw with Mali in October showed they are human, but Ezzalzouli’s penalty and the eventual 1-1 scoreline felt fairly comfortable in context rather than a cause for concern.

Niger’s recent run makes for grim reading. One win in their last nine matches across all competitions, with five defeats and three draws filling in the rest. The victory over Lesotho back at the start of qualifying feels like a long time ago now. That 2-0 defeat to Algeria in a friendly last month only added to the gloom, and the confidence in this squad does not look high. A team that has lost three of their last four games is not arriving here full of momentum.

The contrast in trajectories is stark. Morocco are building nicely, tightening up at the back and scoring consistently. Niger are struggling to string results together and have not found a way to win on the road consistently at this level. That gap in form feels like it will matter on the night.

Head-to-Head Record

The historical record between these two sides tells you everything you need to know about the size of the task facing Niger. Morocco have won all six previous encounters between the nations, conceding just once across those six games. That single goal conceded is a remarkable number and underlines how dominant the Atlas Lions have been whenever these sides have met.

Fans of Niger will also remember the 5-0 hammering their side took against Morocco in a previous World Cup qualifying campaign. That result sits in the away fixture column for Niger and is a stark reminder of what can happen when this matchup goes badly wrong for the visitors. There is nothing in this record to suggest Niger are due a result, and plenty to suggest Morocco will keep their unbeaten run against them going comfortably.

Key Stats

• Morocco have won all six previous meetings with Niger, conceding just once in those games
• The Atlas Lions have kept clean sheets in six of their last eight AFCON qualifying matches
• Niger have won just one of their last nine games across all competitions

Morocco vs Niger Betting Tips

This is about as close to a banker as you get in international football. Morocco at home, in front of their own fans, against a side with one win in nine and a head to head record that reads like a training ground mismatch. The Atlas Lions have kept clean sheets in both qualifying games so far, and Niger have shown nothing to suggest they can break that pattern. The angle here is Morocco to win comfortably and cleanly.

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) Prediction

No. Niger have struggled to score in recent matches and are walking into one of the meanest defensive setups in African football. Morocco have conceded zero in qualifying and just once across all six head to head meetings. BTTS No is the clear call here.

Over and Under Goals Prediction

Over 2.5 goals looks well worth backing. Morocco have enough attacking quality even without several key players to put this game to bed and potentially pile on. Niger are porous enough away from home that the Atlas Lions should find gaps, and two or three goals feels like the floor rather than the ceiling for the hosts.

Correct Score Prediction

Morocco 3-0 Niger. The pattern across this head to head, the qualifying form, the Niger defensive fragility on the road and the goal of a comfortable home win all point to a controlled, clean sheet performance with the goals spread across the game.

First Goalscorer Prediction

Youssef En-Nesyri is back in the squad and will be hungry to make an impression on his return. As the central striker in this setup he will be first to get onto chances created by El Khannouss and Diaz, and his experience at this level gives him the edge over a Niger back line that has been shipping goals. Good shout for the opener.

Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 corners is worth a look. Niger will defend deep and Morocco will spend long periods knocking on the door, which tends to generate a high corner count. The Atlas Lions are patient in their build up play and use the width well, particularly down the Hakimi side, so expect the flags to be busy throughout.

Bet Builder Tip

Morocco winning by multiple goals without reply is the dominant theme of every angle in this preview, so combining those three picks into one bet builder makes complete sense.

Final Match Prediction

Morocco 3-0 Niger is the call, and it feels like a confident one. The Atlas Lions are in excellent shape defensively, have more than enough firepower to hurt Niger even with the absentees, and are playing in front of a partisan home crowd that will push them on. Niger simply do not have the tools away from home to threaten this Morocco side, and history backs that up emphatically.

Expect Ouahbi’s side to take control early, keep it tight at the back and pick off goals as the game opens up. Niger might hang in there for a spell but the class difference should tell across 90 minutes. A comfortable night at the Mohammed V Stadium is the prediction.

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