Africa Cup of Nations

Niger vs Morocco, 2012 African Nations Cup, Group Stage 2012

· Africa Cup of Nations
Niger
    FT
    0 - 1
    Morocco
    • 79': Younès Belhanda

    About

    Niger are hosting Morocco at Stade d'Angondje, , Gabon, starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations.

    Game Information

    Competition: Africa Cup of Nations

    Venue: Stade d'Angondje
    Location: , Gabon
    Attendance: 4,000

    Africa Cup of Nations Table

    # TEAM GP GD PTS
    1 Nigeria 3 +4 9
    2 Tunisia 3 +1 4
    3 Tanzania 3 -1 2
    4 Uganda 3 -4 1
    Full Table

    Line-Ups

    NIG Niger

    No. Name
    16 Kassaly Daouda (GK)
    5 Jimmy Bulus
    18 Kaffi Kowa
    13 Mohamed Chikoto
    23 Mohamed Soumaila
    8 Olivier Bonnes
    3 Karim Lancina
    17 William N'Gounou
    21 Yacouba Ali
    14 Boubacar Issoufou
    2 Moussa Mazzou Yellow Card
    Niger Substitutes:
    Rabo Saminou, Losseni Doumbia, Amadou Kader, Moussa Bonkano Djibrilla, Souleymane Mazadou, Issiaka Koudize, Laoisali Idrissa, Seidou Idrissa, Boubacar Talatou, Amadou Moutari, Kamilou Daouda, Issoufou Dante.

    MAR Morocco

    No. Name
    12 Mohammed Amsif (GK)
    16 Jamal Alioui
    18 Abdelfettah Boukhriss Yellow Card
    23 Mustafa Mrani
    3 Badr El Kaddouri
    10 Younès Belhanda
    13 Houssine Kharja
    8 Karim El Ahmadi
    14 Mbark Boussoufa
    20 Youssouf Hadji
    17 Marouane Chamakh
    Morocco Substitutes:
    Nadir Lamyaghri, Issam Badd, Michael Basser Chretien, Ahmed Kantari, Medhi Benatia, Abdelhamid El Kaoutari, Adil Hermach, Adel Taarabt, Mehdi Gonzalez, Youssef El Arabi, Oussama Assaidi, Nordin Amrabat.

    Africa Cup of Nations News

    Moroccan court sentences 19 fans to jail for AFCON hooliganism
    Moroccan court sentences 19 fans to jail for AFCON hooliganism

    A Moroccan court Thursday sentenced 19 soccer fans to up to a year in prison on charges of hooliganism stemming from a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal that saw supporters try to storm the field.

    What's happened to Blackburn Rovers' Ryan Alebiosu since his injury on debut for Nigeria at AFCON?
    What's happened to Blackburn Rovers' Ryan Alebiosu since his injury on debut for Nigeria at AFCON?

    Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu says making his international debut for Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations was one of the proudest moments of his life, despite picking up a tournament-ending injury in Morocco.

    Brahim Diaz an able replacement for Jude Bellingham despite unfamiliar role for Real Madrid
    Brahim Diaz an able replacement for Jude Bellingham despite unfamiliar role for Real Madrid

    There's nothing Brahim Diaz can do... probably ever... to make up for what that penalty miss in the Africa Cup of Nations final with Morocco, but since his return to Real Madrid he's finding solid footing again.

    Morocco to appeal AFCON sanctions in final vs. Senegal
    Morocco to appeal AFCON sanctions in final vs. Senegal

    Morocco have decided to appeal a ruling that resulted in fines of $415,000 and match bans because of a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final, their federation said Tuesday.

    South Africa ready to host AFCON 2028, will be about 'fair play' - SA sports minister Gayton McKenzie
    South Africa ready to host AFCON 2028, will be about 'fair play' - SA sports minister Gayton McKenzie

    South African sports, arts & culture minister Gayton McKenzie told ESPN that his country seeks to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2028, and emphasised that he wanted the tournament to be remembered as one of "fair play".