Niger coach names 25 players for Morocco qualifiers
Nabil Neghiz selected players based on 21 days of observation and analysis of performance and physical data.
Niger's national football team coach, Nabil Neghiz, announced a 25-player squad on Saturday, November 07, 2026, in Niamey for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Morocco. The matches are scheduled for November 13 and November 17, 2026, marking the third and fourth rounds of qualification.
The Algerian coach explained his selection process involved 21 days of meticulous observation, focusing on individual and collective temperament, technical, tactical, and physical qualities. The squad includes 15 to 16 regular players whose performance data and physical states were analyzed, with particular attention paid to players from the national championship.
Notable absences from the squad include Mohamed Wonkoye and Zakari Adebayor, a decision Neghiz stated was based on the team's current needs and context rather than a permanent exclusion. Goalkeepers selected are Tanja Mahamadou, Issiaka Boukary Kanta, and Abdoulaye Mainassara.
Why it mattersNigerien football fans will follow the national team's performance in the CAN 2027 qualifiers against Morocco.