Achraf Hakimi stars with two goals and an assist in Morocco's 5-1 victory

Morocco secured a dominant 5-1 victory against Niger on Friday, November 13, at the Mohammed V Complex in Casablanca. The match, part of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, saw the hosts maintain control throughout, moving them to nine points in Group A after three matches.

A masterclass from Hakimi

The standout performer was Achraf Hakimi, who delivered a spectacular display by scoring twice in the first half and providing a crucial assist later in the game. Yassir Zabiri opened the scoring early, while En-Nesyri and debutant Ayoub Oufkir added further goals to seal the emphatic result.

While Mohamed Abdouramane managed to pull one back for Niger, the visitors struggled to contain the Moroccan attack. Niger's Youssouf Oumarou missed a significant opportunity from the penalty spot just before halftime, which proved costly as the home side extended their lead in the second half.

Morocco's tactical setup, managed by Mohamed Ouahbi, proved too much for the opposition. The two teams are scheduled to face each other again on Tuesday, November 17, for the fourth matchday of the qualifying campaign.