Morocco announces venues, referees for November AFCON qualifiers against Niger

Morocco announces venues, referees for November AFCON qualifiers against Niger
Sunday 18 October 2026 - 13:13

Morocco will face Niger twice in November in the third and fourth rounds of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, according to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF).

The Atlas Lions will host Niger on November 13 at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 8 p.m.

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan will officiate, assisted by compatriots Hamza Haji Abdi and Ali Mahmoud Mahad.

The two teams will meet again on November 17 at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, also at 8 p.m.

Ethiopian referee Tewodros Mitiku will oversee the return fixture, assisted by Fasika Biru Yehualashet and Tigle Gizaw Belachew.

Morocco currently lead their qualifying group with six points after recording victories over Gabon and Lesotho in September.

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

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