Morocco vs Niger Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2025

Morocco vs Niger Preview

• Tournament: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
• Date: Friday, 5th September 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 19:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat

Morocco look to potentially seal their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they host a gritty Niger side in their next qualification game on Friday evening. The Morocco vs Niger clash will take place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium and should be an enticing clash as both teams are eager to get all three points. Here is our Morocco vs Niger preview.

For Morocco, the equations are pretty much simple now. If they win two more games in World Cup Qualifiers, they will seal their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They have won all five of their qualification matches in their group, scoring 14 goals in the process, and might secure qualification by defeating Niger, as long as Tanzania drops points against Congo.

Irrespective of what happens in that other game, Walid Regragui will be eager to push his side to produce a dominant and entertaining performance to thrill their home fans. He will urge them to be defensively cautious, yet will encourage an all-out attacking style and for his players to be brave and innovative in the attack to put up a thrilling display as well as secure all three points.

Niger faces an uphill task if they aspires to achieve their dreams of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They have won two of their four matches in the qualification group so well, and have only conceded four goals in that period, but they need to win their remaining matches to have a chance of securing a second-place finish in their group and move into the second round of qualifying.

Ezzaki Badou is going to need his side to be defensively agile and extremely proactive to sustain the onslaught that Morocco will put on them. Not only will his side need to be defensively stubborn, but clinical on the counter-attacks and set-piece chances to really trouble the hosts and have any chance of getting a positive result from this tough game.

Morocco National Football Team News

Walid Regragui has not been able to select midfielder Khalid Ait Ouarkhane for the upcoming matches as he is dealing with an injury. He has, although, given maiden call-ups to the likes of Espanyol defender Omar El Hilal, AS Roma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui and Sunderland forward Chemsdine Taibi for the September break matches.

Niger National Football Team News

Ezzaki Badou has been able to select a pretty healthy squad of players for their next few games. He is not dealing with any major injuries or suspension problems within his squad and will urge them to take the fight to the Moroccan national team.

Morocco vs Niger Predicted Lineups

Here are our Morocco vs Niger predicted lineups.

Morocco Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou

Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Nayef Aguerd, Jawad El Yamiq, Adam Masina

Midfielders: Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Bilal El Khannouss

Forwards: Brahim Diaz, Amine Adli, Youssef En-Nesyri

Niger Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Mahamadou Tanja

Defenders: Abdoubacar Camara, Oumar Sako, David Lebne, Rahim Alhassane

Midfielders: Youssouf Oumarou, Ali Mohamed, Ousseini Badamassi

Forwards: Aboubakar Goumey, Issa Djibrila, Daniel Sosah

Morocco vs Niger Head-to-Head Record

There have been eight games to have taken place between these two sides in the past. Out of that, Morocco have won seven games and Niger have only been able to win one game against them. In their last five meetings, Morocco have come out as the victor every time.

Key Players to Watch in Morocco vs Niger

Brahim Diaz (Morocco)

Brahim Diaz has enjoyed a decent start to the 2025/26 campaign with Real Madrid, managing one assist so far by outperforming his 0.55 xA (expected assists). However, he will be using these next international matches to add more momentum to his side by racking up some key goal contributions.

Diaz will be aiming to use his clever movement and dribbling ability to torment the Niger defenders, sneaking his way into all the danger zones. He will look to create chances by putting in inviting passes into the final third, but will also be encouraged to get into more scoring positions and finish off chances efficiently to guide his side to a big win.

Daniel Sosah (Niger)

For the Niger national team, Daniel Sosah remains a major source of goals as he is arguably one of the most experienced members of the squad. Sosah scored three goals in the 2024/25 Ukrainian Premier League for Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih, maintaining a 6% goal conversion rate and averaging 1.9 shot attempts per 90.

He will be looking to use his experience to help be a menace for the Moroccan backline and force the defenders into committing errors. Sosah will look to drive his side into key scoring areas, but will mostly be tasked to finish off whatever chances come his way to enhance his side's chances of getting a win.

Morocco vs Niger Prediction

The recent matches between these two teams have normally been shortscoring, cagey affairs. Considering how sturdy Niger can be defensively because of their system, they will not be making things any easier for the side ranked over 100 places above them in the FIFA World rankings. Morocco should dominate the possession and create more chances, but Niger will look to hurt them on the transitions. However, the sheer might of the Moroccan frontline and their momentum levels should help Regragui's side seal an important win. Here is our Morocco vs Niger Prediction.

Predicted Score: Morocco 2-0 Niger

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