Brahim Díaz helped Morocco get off to a flying start in their 5–1 victory over Niger on Friday, setting up the opening goal as the Atlas Lions recorded their third consecutive win in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations:
The Real Madrid forward needed just four minutes to make his mark in Casablanca. Picking out Yassir Zabiri at the far post with a cross from the right, Brahim supplied the delivery for the striker to head Morocco into
the lead.
Brahim remained on the pitch for the entire match, finishing with one assist, two shots and two key passes. He also recorded 56 touches and completed 82 percent of his passes, contributing to a comfortable evening for the Group A leaders.
Achraf Hakimi doubled Morocco’s advantage in the 27th minute, although Niger briefly threatened a comeback. Mohamed Abdouramane reduced the deficit before the visitors had an opportunity to equalize from the penalty spot, only for Yassine Bounou to make the save.
Hakimi then restored Morocco’s two-goal cushion with a direct free kick in first-half stoppage time. After the break, substitutes Youssef En-Nesyri and Ayoub Oufkir added further goals to complete the scoring.
For Brahim, the match brought another direct contribution on international duty alongside a full 90 minutes of action. His early assist helped establish Morocco’s advantage in a victory that leaves them top of Group A with nine points from three matches.
Morocco face Niger again on Tuesday, November 17, with the fixture taking place in Rabat.
