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

Niger vs Morocco Preview

• Tournament: World Cup Qualifiers
• Date: 21st March, 2025
• Kick-off Time: 09:30 PM GMT

• Venue: Stade d'Honneur d'Oujda

  Niger vs Morocco is set to take place in the World Cup Qualifiers on 21st March at Stade d'Honneur d'Oujda as both teams resume their qualification campaign again. Both teams are in Group E with Morocco leading the table in first place with nine points and three wins. Morocco is one of Africa's in-form sides and has been doing brilliantly recently, especially in their last ten matches in which they are unbeaten and have won eight matches whilst drawing two. They have become a fierce goalscoring team as well since in their last four matches, they scored 21 goals combined whilst conceding only one goal which includes a dominant 7-0 win against Lesotho. A major advantage for Morocco is that Niger's lack of an approved stadium leads to them hosting the match at their stadium despite being the away team

  Niger on the other hand started their World Cup Qualifying campaign with a 1-0 loss to Tanzania and then won their next two matches. However, in their previous four matches which include any friendlies, they have been winless suffering a loss to Burkina Faso after which they drew in three consecutive matches. Out of their two wins, one was given to them automatically since Congo failed to show up.

Niger vs Morocco Team News

Niger Team News

Niger Manager Badou Ezaki has announced a 25-man team for this month's qualifiers featuring crucial players who represented the team in the AFCON. A new addition namely Zakariyaou Ibrahim who has been in great form with eight goals in Cameroon's Elite League has been called up for the first time.

Morocco Team News

Morocco manager Regragui has called up several new players because of some injury issues in the squad. Hakim Ziyech and Ayoub El Kaabi are ruled out because of injuries. The new players called up are Bilal Nadir, Hamza Igamane, Omar El Hilali and Chemsedine Taibi who get a chance to represent Morocco for the first time.

Niger vs Morocco Predicted Lineups

Niger Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Tanja

Defenders: Garba, Katakore, Alhassane, Sako

Midfielders: Mohamed, Hainikoye, Badamassi

Forwards: Amoustapha, Sosah

Morocco Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Bono

Defenders: Mazraoui, Aguerd, Harkass, Hakimi

Midfielders: Amrabat, Ounahi, Ben Seghir, Saibari

Forwards: Diaz, En-Nesyri

Niger vs Morocco H2H Record

Niger and Morocco have faced each other eight times in their history which includes friendlies as well. Morocco has dominated the majority outings winning seven games and their only loss came to Niger way back in 1991 during the AFCON.

Key Players To Watch For In Niger vs Morocco

Daniel Sosah (Niger)

Sosah is Niger's target man as they look to score against Morocco. Daniel Sosah scored three goals and had five assists in 18 Premier League appearances in the 2024-2025 season. Sosah has also scored two goals in the 2024-2025 AFCON Qualification.

Youssef En-Nesyri (Morocco)

En-Nesyri is one of the most in-form and lethal strikers in the Turkish Super Lig. En-Nesyri has scored 16 goals and has four assists in 25 Super Lig appearances for Fenerbahce and overall he has 26 goals and six assists in 42 appearances for Fenerbahce across all competitions. En-Nesyri did great in the 2024-2025 AFCON Qualifiers scoring three goals and assisting once in five matches for Morocco.

Niger vs Morocco Prediction

Niger are in decent form however they have not played a team that has the calibre of Morocco. Morocco held their own in the FIFA World Cup 2022 making it to the semi-finals beating giants such as Belgium, Spain and Portugal on the route. Since then, they have held their own especially recently when they have a 10-match unbeaten run. Moreover, Morocco has been given the home advantage as well since Niger does not have a FIFA-approved stadium. All these factors will ultimately lead to Morocco running rampant against Niger.

Prediction: Niger 0-2 Morocco

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