Niger vs Morocco Live Stream – CAF World Cup Qualifiers Match Preview (22.03.25)

📅 Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
🕒 Kick-off: 00:30 UTC+3
🏟️ Venue: Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – Africa (CAF)
⚽ Coaches: Ezzaki Badou (Niger), Walid Regragui (Morocco)

Morocco travels to Niamey to face Niger in a CAF World Cup Qualifier, with Walid Regragui’s squad aiming to continue their dominance in African football. Meanwhile, Ezzaki Badou’s Niger will seek to frustrate the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists and cause an upset at home.

Team Form and Standings

• Niger: A resilient team looking to defy expectations and stay competitive in the qualifiers.
• Morocco: One of Africa’s strongest teams, aiming for another World Cup appearance.

Key Players to Watch

• Niger:
  • Victorien Adebayor: The team’s most dangerous forward, capable of troubling defenses.
  • Amadou Wonkoye: A creative midfielder key to Niger’s attack.
  • Koffi Dan Kowa: A strong defensive presence at the back.
• Morocco:
  • Achraf Hakimi: The PSG full-back provides speed and attacking support.
  • Hakim Ziyech: The Galatasaray playmaker is Morocco’s creative force.
  • Sofyan Amrabat: A midfield enforcer ensuring defensive stability.

Tactical Approaches

• Niger (Ezzaki Badou):
  • Defensive setup with deep-lying midfielders.
  • Counter-attacking through Adebayor’s pace.
  • Focus on set-pieces as a scoring opportunity.
• Morocco (Walid Regragui):
  • High pressing with quick ball circulation.
  • Utilizing Hakimi’s overlaps to break down Niger’s defense.
  • Dominating midfield with Amrabat and Ziyech controlling possession.

Betting Tips

1. Morocco to Win – Their squad quality and experience make them clear favorites.
2. Under 3.5 Goals – Niger will likely play defensively, keeping the scoreline lower.
3. Hakim Ziyech to Score or Assist – The playmaker is Morocco’s main attacking outlet.

Prediction

• Niger 0-2 Morocco – A professional performance from Morocco to secure three points.