The Rouge et Bleu right-back played the entire match, netting the second goal of the night for the Lions of Atlas with a 25-metre strike, before completing his brace with a beautiful free-kick just before half-time. He then provided the assist for the final goal of the evening, as Morocco made it three wins from three in qualifying.
MAROC 5-1 NIGER (Half-time: 3-1)
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 - Qualifying - Groupes Phase - Group A - Matchday 3
Mohammed V Stadium (Casablanca)
Goals: Zabiri (M) 4', Hakimi (M) 27', 45+3', Abdourahmane (N) 41', En-Nesyri (M) 77', Oufkir (M) 90'.
MOROCCO: Bounou - Hakimi (c), Diop, Aguerd, Mazraoui (El Karouani, 70') - Bouaddi, Targhalline (Belahyane, 75') - Diaz, El Khannouss (Ouazane, 84'), Ezzalzouli (Oufkir, 75') - Zabiri (En-Nesyri, 70'). Coach: Mohamed Ouahbi.
NIGER: Tanja (c) - Camara, Sako, Abdourahmane, Alhassane - Oumarou, Mohamed (Sabo, 46'), Badamassi (Moumouni, 79') - Amoustapha (Goumey, 46'), Sosah (Soumana, 69'), Moutari (Kader, 69').
1. Morocco / 9 points, +8 (3 matches played)
2. Gabon / 6 points, +2 (3 matches played)
3. Niger / 3 points, -5 (3 matches played)
4. Lesotho / 0 points, -5 (3 matches played)
