The Lions ramp up preparations ahead of Niger test

The Moroccan national football team continues its intensive preparations for the two matches against Niger in the third and fourth rounds of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, after completing its second training session on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora, under the supervision of national coach Mohamed Ouahbi.

The training session, which lasted from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, saw the attendance of all called-up players. The technical staff focused on physical, technical, and tactical aspects through ball-handling drills, collective movements, and executing specific tactical scenarios related to the upcoming matches. Mohamed Ouahbi's squad list includes some notable updates, most importantly the return of striker Youssef En-Nesyri, alongside the first call-up for Ayoub Oufkir, reflecting the coaching staff's desire to strengthen attacking options without compromising the group's overall stability.

The Moroccan team will host Niger on Friday, November 13, starting at 8:00 PM at the Mohammed V Complex in Casablanca, before the two teams meet again on Tuesday, November 17, at the same time, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Complex in Rabat.

The Atlas Lions enter the two matches at the top of Group A with six points, collected from victories over Gabon and Lesotho, ahead of Gabon and Niger, who each have three points, while Lesotho sits at the bottom of the table with no points.

This position gives the Moroccan team a significant opportunity to consolidate its lead in the group and move closer to securing early qualification, provided they approach the matches with seriousness against an opponent also looking to improve its chances in the continental qualifiers.