Injured Ismaël Saïbari to miss Morocco’s qualifiers against Niger
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Africa Top Sports
Moroccan midfielder Ismaël Saïbari, who underwent surgery after tearing the syndesmotic ligament in his right ankle, is expected to be out for at least three months. He will miss Morocco’s two matches against Niger, scheduled for 13 and 17 November in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Africa Top Sports reports, citing the German press for his expected return in January 2027.
Morocco will be without Ismaël Saibari, a midfielder for PSV Eindhoven, for both of its matches against Niger in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The player, who underwent successful surgery after tearing the syndesmotic ligament in his right ankle, will be unavailable for at least three months, according to Africa Top Sports.
Saïbari is not expected to return to competition before January 2027, according to the German press. He will therefore miss the matches scheduled for 13 and 17 November, which count towards the third and fourth rounds of qualifying. Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi will have to reconsider his midfield options.
The announcement came the day after the Moroccan midfielder was injured during the draw between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, reported on 31 October.
