Morocco lead Niger 3-1 at half-time in their CAN 2027 Group A qualifying match at the Mohamed VI stadium in Casablanca.

The hosts made a fast start, taking the lead after only four minutes when Yassir Zabiri converted Brahim Diaz’s pass.

Morocco continued to press and doubled their advantage in the 27th minute. Achraf Hakimi finished after being set up by A. Bouaddi, giving the Lions of the Atlas a 2-0 lead.

Niger’s Mena responded before the interval to keep themselves in contention. Mohamed A... reduced the deficit in the 41st minute following a pass from O. Sako, making the score 2-1.

But Morocco restored their two-goal advantage just before the break, with captain Hakimi finding the net again from a superb free-kick.

The three goals scored in the first half have put the Lions of the Atlas in a strong position as they pursue victory in this third-round CAN 2027 qualifier.