Yassine Bounou earns 100th Morocco cap in Niger qualifier

Yassine Bounou will make his 100th appearance for Morocco when the Lions of the Atlas face Niger on Friday, 13 November 2026, in the third round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

The 35-year-old goalkeeper reaches the landmark in a match that adds another chapter to an international career which has established him as one of Morocco’s leading figures.

Since making his debut for the national team, Bounou has gradually become a key member of the Lions of the Atlas squad. His consistency has also made him one of the most respected goalkeepers in African football.

Reaching a century of international appearances places Bounou in a select group of players. The milestone reflects both his longevity with Morocco and his sustained importance to the team over a number of years.

Bounou has represented his country at several major tournaments and played a central role in Morocco’s historic run at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Morocco reached the semi-finals, becoming the first African side to progress that far in the competition.

His 100th cap against Niger marks the latest achievement in a career that has seen him become a defining figure for the national team. It also further cements his place in the history of the Lions of the Atlas.