Achraf Hakimi
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Morocco cruised to an emphatic 5-1 victory over Niger in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash, inspired by a sensational brace from defender Achraf Hakimi.

The Paris Saint-Germain full-back delivered two spectacular long-range finishes to headline the rout. Hakimi first opened his account with a thunderous 35-metre strike that flew into the top corner before doubling his personal tally later in the match with a powerful, precision free-kick.

The commanding result preserves Morocco’s 100 per cent winning record in the current qualifying campaign, cementing their outright lead at the top of the group and moving the Atlas Lions another decisive step closer to securing their berth at the Africa Cup of Nations finals.