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Ouahbi praises Morocco’s intensity after 5-1 victory

By , based on Africa Top Sports, Maroc Diplomatique, TelQuel and Libération (Maroc)

Ouahbi praises Morocco’s intensity after 5-1 victoryAbdelali Bentarki · CC BY 4.0

Morocco beat Niger 5-1 in Casablanca on Friday, 13 November, on matchday three of Group A in AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Mohamed Ouahbi praised his team’s intensity, pressing and attacking efficiency, according to Libération. The coach also acknowledged the risks associated with pressing when Niger managed to play through it.

Morocco’s five goals were scored by Yassir Zabiri in the 4th minute, Achraf Hakimi in the 27th and 45th+3 minutes, Youssef En-Nesyri in the 77th and Ayoub Oufkir in the 90th. Mohamed Abdourahmane scored for Niger in the 41st minute, according to Libération.

This victory puts Morocco at the top of Group A with nine points from three wins. Gabon follow with six points, ahead of Niger with three, while Lesotho remain without a point.

Morocco will face Niger again on Tuesday, 17 November, at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat for the fourth matchday of the qualifiers.

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