The contest remained goalless in the first half, but Tanzania managed to upset their hosts, securing a winning strike in the 56th minute. However, the West African minnows were unable to secure any points from the match. Grab Your Signup Bonus! Nigerĭue to the revised format of the CAF qualification process for the 2026 World Cup, Niger commenced their eight-game qualification campaign on Saturday in their temporary home of Morocco against Tanzania.

Similarly, Zambia, having begun their journey with a victory in the previous round, is eager to continue their pursuit of a spot in the tournament in North America. Niger has set their sights on competing for the second spot in a challenging group that includes 2022 World Cup quarter-finalists Morocco. Both teams, Niger and Zambia, are striving to secure their maiden qualification for the prestigious FIFA World Cup, making this Group E CAF World Cup qualifier at Stade de Marrakech a significant encounter.