Morocco vs Niger today: match time and TV channels
Morocco hosts Niger this Friday at the Mohammed V Complex in Casablanca, in matchday 3 of the CAN 2027 qualifiers, leading Group A with six points.
Morocco faces Niger this Friday, 13 November, in matchday 3 of the qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations Kenya-Tanzania-Uganda 2027, at the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca, according to Alyaoum24. Kick-off is at 8:00 PM Moroccan time, and the match will be broadcast live on Arryadia TNT, Al Aoula TNT and beIN Sports 1, according to Le Matin. The two-leg tie allows Morocco to continue its good run and strengthen its position in the race for CAN 2027 qualification, according to the same source.
The Atlas Lions go into the match leading Group A with six points, after two consecutive 2-0 wins over Gabon and Lesotho, without conceding a single goal and scoring four, according to Le Matin. Niger, coached by Algerian Nabil Neghiz, sit third with three points, and are looking for a win that would level them with Morocco on points, ahead of the return leg scheduled for Tuesday, 17 November, in Rabat, since Niger does not have a homologated stadium on its own territory.
National coach Mohamed Ouahbi must deal with several major absences that force him to rework his lineup, the latest being Neil El Aynaoui, who left the preparatory camp after medical tests confirmed he could not play the next two matches in ideal physical condition, leaving a gap the technical staff must fill, according to Alyaoum24.
What would a win mean for Morocco's qualification chances?
A Morocco win today would widen its lead at the top of Group A and bring it closer to qualifying for CAN 2027 before the final two matchdays of the qualifiers, while a draw or a loss would give Niger a chance to level on points. The Atlas Lions are relying on home advantage and crowd support to settle the match early in the qualifiers, while Niger needs a positive result away from home to keep its qualification chances alive.
Who coaches Niger?
Niger are coached by Algerian Nabil Neghiz, who is looking to snatch a positive result on Casablanca soil to revive his team's qualification chances in Group A, according to Le Matin. The lack of a homologated stadium for international matches in Niger forces the visiting side to also play the return leg on Moroccan soil, in Rabat, rather than in its own country.
Tickets for the match went on sale this week in several price categories, and Morocco's national team results and fixtures can be followed continuously on the Wafinkom website.