Niger announces 25-man squad for World Cup qualifier against Morocco

Niger national team coach Badou Zaki has named a 25-player squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier against Morocco, as well as a friendly match against Bonaire.

Niger to Face Morocco in Crucial Group E Clash

The Niger Football Federation confirmed the squad selection on Thursday, March 13, through an official announcement on social media.

The Ménas will take on Morocco’s Atlas Lions on Friday, March 21, at 21:30 (local time) at the Stade d’Honneur in Oujda.

The match marks the fifth round of the Group E qualifiers in the African zone.

Full Squad List

Goalkeepers:

• Mahamadou Tandja
• Habiboulaye Heinikoye
• Babari Yahaya

Defenders:

• Mohamed Abdemane
• Abdulnasser Garba
• Mahamme Jalil
• Abdel Rahim Alhassane
• Did Lebne
• Omar Sakho
• Abdoulae Katkore
• Aboubacar Camara
• Abraham Gora Adamou

Midfielders:

• Mohamed Ali
• Abdoul Majdid Soumana
• Youssouf Oumarou
• Ousseinie Badamassi
• Moumouni Darenkoum
• Harouna Hassan Moussae
• Moussa Kassa

Forwards:

• Daniel Sosah
• Aboubacar Camara
• Amoustapha Kairou
• Issa Djibrilla
• Chamsoudine Lukmane
• Djibril Goumey

Second Match Against Bonaire

Due to the absence of Eritrea in the qualification race, Niger will not feature in the sixth round of the competition.

Instead, the team will take advantage of the international break to play a friendly match against Bonaire. The game is scheduled for March 25 at 21:30 in Casablanca, Morocco.

With the squad set and preparations underway, Niger will be aiming to put on a strong performance against Morocco in their pursuit of World Cup qualification.