Defender Achraf Hakimi scored two goals in their Cup of Nations matchday three qualifier as Morocco won 5-1 against Niger at Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca. This victory keeps Morocco at the top of Group A with 9 points from three wins.

Yasser Zakatine put Morocco ahead just 4 minutes in. Hakimi then made it 2-0 after 27 minutes, showing Morocco’s strong performance.

Niger managed to score one goal with Mohamed Abdouramane in the 41st minute. They almost equalised right before halftime with a penalty kick, but Youssouf Oumarou’s shot was saved by Morocco’s goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou. Instead, Hakimi scored again in first-half injury time, bringing the score to 3-1.

Later, Youssef En-Nesyri scored Morocco’s fourth goal in the 77th minute, assisted by Hakimi. Ayoub Oufkir added a fifth goal in the 90th minute, wrapping up a great night for Morocco.

Morocco leads Group A with 9 points, three ahead of Gabon. Niger follows with 3 points, and Lesotho has none.