AFCON Qualifiers·Group Stage · Matchday 3
Key Moments
⚽Mohamed Zabiri
4'(Morocco)⚽Achraf Hakimi
27'(Morocco)⚽Abdouramane
41'(Niger)⚽Achraf Hakimi
45+3'(Morocco)⚽Youssef En-Nesyri
77'(Morocco)⚽Ayoub Oufkir
90'(Morocco)
Stats Snapshot
71%Possession29%
18
Shots
13
12
On Target
6
6
Corners
2
★
Player of the Match
Achraf Hakimi
Morocco · DEF
9.72 Goals1 Assist
📋 Match Report
Morocco took control early and never really let Niger into it. Mohamed Zabiri opened the scoring in the 4th minute from Brahim Díaz’s pass, Achraf Hakimi added the second after Ayyoub Bouaddi set him up, and after Mohamed Abdouramane pulled one back for Niger before the break, Hakimi struck again in stoppage time to restore the cushion. Youssef En-Nesyri, off the bench, made it four in the 77th minute, with Hakimi supplying the pass, and Ayoub Oufkir added the fifth late on after also coming off the bench. Hakimi was named player of the match and was central to everything Morocco did on the right side, with two goals and an assist. Morocco finish top of Group A on 9 points after three games; Niger are third on 3.
GoalPost's read · before kickoff
Morocco were GoalPost's favorites at 51% and won 5–1.
GoalPost sees this as close to even. Morocco arrive with two straight wins, and Hakimi, at right back, gives them the cleanest route into the game: advance, recover, repeat, with little wasted movement. Niger come in after a win and a loss, and Alhassane has been their steadiest defender, set to spend plenty of time facing pressure rather than starting attacks. The recent meetings have gone Morocco’s way, including the last time they met, but that history only sharpens the margin here. It does not widen it. We’ll be watching whether Hakimi can keep Morocco pinned high enough to make this feel like their kind of match.
The forecast
Morocco 51%Draw 23%Niger 26%
Expected goals before kickoff: Morocco 1.6, Niger 1.1
Match Insights
- Morocco pressed relentlessly (PPDA 5.6) while Niger sat deeper (14.3), content to absorb pressure and counter.
- Morocco won the physical battle, claiming 61% of their duels.
- Ayyoub Bouaddi was Morocco's chief creator, topping the match for chance creation.
- Oussama Targhalline was Morocco's engine — the hardest worker on the pitch, involved everywhere.
Derived from match statistics — no opinion, just the numbers.
Match Momentumbars = xG added per window, GoalPost model
Morocco4'⚽
27'⚽
38'
45+3'⚽
69'
69'↑↓
69'↑↓
75'↑↓
75'↑↓
77'⚽
84'↑↓
90'⚽
KO
HT
FT
Niger32'
⚽41'
↑↓45'
↑↓45'
45+2'
63'
↑↓68'
↑↓69'
↑↓78'
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Match Commentary
FT🏁
Full-time — Morocco win 5–1. Zabiri's goal in the 4th minute set the tone. GoalPost's player of the match: Hakimi. As it stands, Morocco are top of Group A on 9 points after 3 games; Niger are 3rd on 3. Thanks for following along with GoalPost.
90+4'👟
Morocco's threat keeps running straight through Hakimi — he's at the heart of it.
90+4'📡
This has turned into a siege — Morocco camped in on the Niger goal, and little in reply.
90+4'📊
5 shots and 2 key passes for Hakimi so far.
90+2'⏱️
INTO ADDED TIME — Morocco 5–1 Niger. Morocco lead into the final minutes.
90+2'🧤
Djibo has held the door as long as he can to keep Niger respectable.
90+2'🛡️
Tidy, sensible defending from Aguerd so far for Morocco.
90'⚽
GOAL! Oufkir makes it 5–1 to Morocco. Off the bench and on the scoresheet.
Morocco
88'🎯
Niger are peppering the goal — 3 different players have had a go since the last look.
88'📊
That's 6 shots on target for Niger.
86'👟
Alhassane keeps trying for Niger, for all the scoreline says.
84'🔄
Ouazane comes on for El Khannouss. Morocco's fifth change.
Morocco
82'🛡️
Niger keep running into El Khannouss, and they keep bouncing off.
82'📡
Morocco have seized this by the throat — Niger can't get out of their own half.
78'🎯
Oumarou and Moutari both have efforts for Niger.
78'📊
That's 6 shots on target for Niger.
78'🔄
Magid comes on for Badamassi. Niger's fifth change.
Niger
77'⚽
GOAL! En-Nesyri makes it 4–1 to Morocco. Off the bench and on the scoresheet. Hakimi with the assist.
Morocco
75'🧤
Djibo does his bit for Niger; it's the other end where they need help.
75'⭐
Hakimi keeps putting his imprint on this game for Morocco.
75'🔄
Morocco make a double change: Belahyane for Targhalline and Oufkir for Ezzalzouli.
Morocco
73'🔵
Morocco are dictating everything — happy to make Niger do the running.
71'👟
Badamassi keeps trying for Niger, for all the scoreline says.
70'🎯
A flurry of efforts from Niger — Oumarou and Sako among those trying their luck.
70'📊
That's 6 shots on target for Niger.
69'🔄
Morocco make a double change: En-Nesyri for Zabiri and El Karouani for Mazraoui. Mazraoui had been booked moments earlier.
Morocco
69'🟨
Mazraoui is booked for a foul.
Morocco
69'🔄
boubacar comes on for Sosah. Niger's fourth change.
Niger
68'🔺
This half is being played exactly where Morocco want it.
68'🔄
Salou comes on for Moutari. Niger's third change.
Niger
66'🛡️
Nothing fancy from Mazraoui, just relentless, well-timed defending for Morocco.
64'🎯
Niger are having a go — Oumarou and Moutari both try their luck.
64'👟
Zabiri gets in on the act for Morocco.
64'📊
That's 6 shots on target for Niger.
63'🟨
Badamassi is booked for a foul.
Niger
60'🧤
Another save from Djibo — at least Niger aren't letting it get worse.
56'🎯
Oumarou and Moutari both have efforts, and Bounou is called into action.
56'👟
Ezzalzouli keeps getting involved for Morocco.
56'📊
That's 6 shots on target for Niger.
53'📡
Niger carry the real threat — Morocco have seen more of the ball, but the danger has been almost all one way.
51'🔵
Morocco are dominating possession without hurting anyone — Niger carrying the sharper threat.
50'⭐
Niger haven't found an answer to Hakimi yet.
50'🛡️
Mazraoui is getting stuck in for Morocco.
48'🎯
Oumarou hits the target for Niger.
48'👟
Bouaddi is chipping in for Morocco going forward.
48'📊
That's 5 shots on target for Niger.
48'🟢
SECOND HALF UNDERWAY — Morocco 3–1 Niger. Morocco start it two to the good.
HT⏸️
HALF-TIME — Morocco 3–1 Niger. Morocco go in two to the good — a real cushion.
45+4'🎯
Niger turn the screw — Oumarou and Amoustapha both have a go, and Bounou has to be alert.
45+4'📊
That's 5 shots on target for Niger.
45+3'⚽
GOAL! Hakimi makes it 3–1 to Morocco. Hakimi's second of the match. On the stroke of half-time.
Morocco
45+2'⏱️
INTO ADDED TIME — Morocco 2–1 Niger. Morocco lead going into added time before the break.
45+2'👟
It's not all Mazraoui for Morocco — Zabiri is a threat too.
45+2'🟨
Amoustapha is booked for a foul.
Niger
45'🛡️
Tidy, sensible defending from Alhassane so far for Niger.
45'⚡
Neither side is sitting back here — Morocco and Niger are both committed to attack.
45'🔄
Niger make a double change at the break: Sabo for Muhammad and Goumey for Amoustapha.
Niger
45'🚫
PENALTY MISSED — Oumarou can't convert from the spot. Morocco still lead 2–1.
Niger
43'🎯
A flurry of efforts from Niger — Sako and Amoustapha among those trying their luck.
43'📊
That's 2 shots on target for Niger.
41'💨
Díaz and Ezzalzouli both have efforts for Morocco.
41'⚽
GOAL! Abdouramane pulls one back for Niger — 2–1. Sako with the assist.
Niger
39'👟
Sosah keeps trying for Niger, for all the scoreline says.
38'🟨
El Khannouss is booked for dissent.
Morocco
37'🔵
Morocco are dictating the tempo — Niger have hardly had a kick.
34'🧤
Morocco have a platform because Bounou keeps answering the call.
34'⭐
Mazraoui has been the pick of the Morocco players so far.
34'📊
2 saves for Bounou so far.
33'💨
Off target from Sosah.
32'🟨
Camara is booked for a foul.
Niger
31'👟
Díaz is lively for Morocco.
28'🎯
Amoustapha gets one on target for Niger.
28'📊
That's 2 shots on target for Niger.
27'⚽
GOAL! Hakimi makes it 2–0 to Morocco. Bouaddi with the assist.
Morocco
25'🔵
Morocco have taken a firm grip on this — Niger can't get a look at the ball.
23'👟
Bouaddi gets in on the act for Morocco.
21'🧤
Djibo is alert to stop Niger falling further behind.
21'📊
His first save so far.
19'🎯
Morocco are peppering the goal — 3 different players have had a go since the last look.
19'🛡️
El Khannouss has broken up a couple of Niger moves in midfield.
17'⭐
Mazraoui is having a fine game for Morocco.
15'👟
Díaz keeps getting involved for Morocco.
15'📡
Morocco are totally on top — Niger with nothing in reply, and you sense a goal isn't far away.
15'📊
0.5 xG to 0 in Morocco's favor across the last 8 minutes.
13'💨
Díaz tries his luck — no trouble for the keeper.
9'🔵
Morocco are having more of the ball, and Niger are content to let them.
7'🎯
Sako forces a save from Bounou.
7'👟
Zabiri is chipping in for Morocco going forward.
7'📊
That's 1 shot on target for Niger.
4'⚽
GOAL! Zabiri opens the scoring for Morocco. Díaz with the assist.
Morocco
KO🗞️
Ouahbi's Morocco host Neghiz's Niger.
KO🗞️
These two last met in September 2025, in the World Cup - Qualification Africa at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah — Morocco won 5–0.
KO📝
Morocco set up in a 4-2-3-1 — Bounou; Hakimi, Diop, Aguerd, Mazraoui; Targhalline, Bouaddi; Díaz, El Khannouss, Ezzalzouli; Zabiri up top.
KO📝
Niger go 4-3-3 — Djibo; Camara, Sako, Abdouramane, Alhassane; Oumarou, Muhammad, Badamassi; Amoustapha, Sosah, Moutari.
KO🟢
Welcome in — Morocco against Niger, the Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification group stage.
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