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2027 AFCON Qualifiers: Morocco Thrashes Niger 5-1

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Morocco defeated Niger 5-1 in a Group A matchday 3 game of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFOCN 2027) qualifiers, played Friday evening at the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca.

The Atlas Lions’ goals were scored by Yassir Zabiri (4′), Achraf Hakimi (27′ and 45’+3), Youssef En-Nesyri (77′), and Ayoub Oufkir (90′), while Mohamed Abdourahmane pulled one back (41′).

This victory puts Morocco atop Group A with 9 points from three wins, ahead of Gabon, in second place with 6 points, Niger (3 points), and Lesotho, last with zero points.

Morocco will face Niger in matchday 4 of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers on Tuesday, November 17, at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

 

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