Morocco has made history by becoming the first African nation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Atlas Lions secured their spot with a commanding 5-0 victory over 10-man Niger in Rabat on Friday, September 5, 2025.
Ismael Saibari scored twice in the first half after Abdul-Latif Goumey was sent off.
Ayoub El Kaabi, Hamza Igamane, and Azzedine Ounahi, added second-half goals to complete the rout.
Morocco’s sixth straight victory lifted them to an unassailable lead with 18 points, eight more than Tanzania, sealing a seventh appearance at the global showpiece with two matches to spare.
Meanwhile, Egypt beat Ethiopia 2-0 in Cairo, with Premier League stars Mohamed Salah and *Omar Marmoush converting late first-half penalties.
Egypt could join Morocco at the World Cup if they win away to second-placed Burkina Faso on Tuesday.
Democratic Republic of Congo, hammered South Sudan 4-1, with Yoane Wissa scoring one of the goals, to stay top of Group B.
South Africa maintained a five-point lead in Group C with a 3-0 victory over Lesotho.
Senegal beat Sudan 2-0 and trails DR Congo by one point ahead of their top-of-the-table showdown in Kinshasa on Tuesday.
