Morocco Keeper Yassine Bounou reaches 100 caps for Atlas Lions after Niger thrashing

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has reached a major milestone in his international career after making his 100th appearance for the Atlas Lions in their emphatic 5-1 victory over Niger.

The experienced shot-stopper achieved the landmark on Friday, November 13, when Morocco hosted Niger at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca in their Matchday Three encounter of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Bounou was named in the starting lineup for the encounter, marking his century of appearances for the North African giants and joining the exclusive group of Moroccan players to have reached the 100-cap milestone.

The achievement represents a significant moment for the 34-year-old, whose consistency and impressive performances have made him one of the most important figures in the Moroccan national team over the years.

Since making his international debut, Bounou has established himself as Morocco’s first-choice goalkeeper, playing a crucial role in the country’s success on the continental and global stages.

His contribution is reflected in his impressive statistics. Across his 100 appearances for the Atlas Lions, the goalkeeper has conceded just 48 goals while keeping 57 clean sheets.

Those numbers underline his reliability between the posts and his importance to a Moroccan side that has developed into one of Africa’s leading football nations.

Bounou has also been instrumental in Morocco’s recent rise, particularly during their historic run to the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where his outstanding goalkeeping performances attracted widespread recognition.

Reaching 100 international appearances further strengthens his legacy as one of the most influential goalkeepers in Moroccan football history.

The milestone was made even sweeter by Morocco’s convincing victory over Niger, as the Atlas Lions continued their campaign in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers with an impressive attacking display.

At 34, Bounou remains a key figure in Morocco’s ambitions as they look to maintain their dominance in African football and build towards future international competitions.