Niger national team arrives in Casablanca ahead of clash with "Atlas Lions"

The Niger national football team arrived today, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, coming to play two matches against the Morocco national team on the 13th and 17th of this month, as part of the third and fourth rounds of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 2027.

The first batch of the delegation is composed of Algerian coach Nabil Nguiz and his technical staff alongside local players. The mission has settled in a hotel in the economic capital, awaiting the arrival of player Abdelkader Yaakouba (Niger Police Club) as soon as he finishes his commitments with his team in the local league.

Niger held their first training session this evening starting at 6:00 PM local time, in preparation for the upcoming challenge against the Atlas Lions in the cities of Casablanca and Rabat.