Morocco thrashes Niger 5-1 to maintain perfect record in Africa Cup of Nations Qualification

Morocco have thrashed their guests Niger 5-1 this evening at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, in the third round of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 2027.

Yassir Zabiri opened the scoring early for the 'Lions' in the 4th minute, assisted by Brahim Díaz, before Achraf Hakimi added the second goal in the 27th minute, created by Ayyoub Bouaddi. Despite Niger reducing the deficit in the 41st minute, goalkeeper Yassine Bounou brilliantly saved a penalty in the 45th minute, before Hakimi responded immediately with a stunning third goal in stoppage time (45'+3).

In the second half, Yassine Bounou shone on his international centenary night, before Youssef En-Nesyri capped off the goal fest in the 77th minute, along with new arrival Mohamed Ofkir, who scored the fourth and fifth goals.

With this victory, Morocco has strengthened its lead in Group A with a perfect score of 9 points, ahead of Gabon in second place with 6 points, Niger in third with 3 points, while Lesotho sits at the bottom of the table with no points.