Niamey:Niger's national football team coach, Nabil Neghiz, has revealed a list of 25 players selected for the upcoming double confrontation against Morocco as part of the CAN 2027 qualifiers. The matches are scheduled for November 13 and 17, 2026, marking the 3rd and 4th matchdays of the qualifiers.
According to Agence Nigerien de Presse, the Algerian coach announced the squad during a press conference held in Niamey. The selected goalkeepers are Tanja Mahamadou, Issiaka Boukary Kanta, and Abdoulaye Mainassara. The defenders include Sako Oumar, Ibrahim Sani, Yacouba Diori, Mohamed Abdourahamane, Camara Boubacar, Adamou Gora, Rahim Boncano, M’baye Papa, and Mamane Jalil.
In midfield, the players chosen are Youssouf Oumarou, Ousseini Badamassi, Hassane Harouna, Boubacar Abdoulmagid, Moustapha Sabo, and Mohamed Ali. The forwards invited to the squad are Amoustapha Abdoulkairou, Boubacar Soumana, Goumey Abdoulatif, Tidjani Amadou, Daniel Sosah, Abdelaziz Ismael, and Abdoulkader Yacouba.
Neghiz explained that his selections were based on careful observation and analysis over the past 21 days, evaluating each player's temperament, technical, tactical, and physical attributes. The selection includes a core group of 15 to 16 regular players, with their performances and physical data thoroughly assessed.
Despite the absence of notable players Mohamed Wonkoye and Zakari Adebayor from the list, Neghiz clarified that this decision was based on the current needs of the team and not a reflection of their talent. He emphasized that their exclusion is not permanent and that they may still return to the national team in the future.
