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Neither Niger nor Mauritania managed to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup, leaving this friendly as an opportunity to regroup and build momentum for future competitions.

Niger came relatively close to extending their qualification hopes, collecting 15 points from eight matches and finishing second in their group. However, they narrowly missed out on a playoff place, ending sixth in the ranking of second-placed teams when only the top four advanced. Since qualification ended, Niger have struggled to find consistency, playing five friendlies without a victory — drawing three and losing twice.

Mauritania endured an even more disappointing campaign. They finished fifth in their World Cup qualifying group after picking up just seven points from ten matches, falling well short of contention. Their frustrations continued in Arab Cup qualifying, where a 2-0 defeat to Kuwait ended hopes of participation. Recent form has also been underwhelming, with Mauritania still searching for a win in their last four friendly outings.

Match facts & head-to-head

Mauritania are winless in their last eight matches

Niger have failed to win any of their previous five games

Mauritania have conceded in six consecutive matches

Mauritania won the most recent meeting between the sides by a 2-0 scoreline

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