Rabat, Sept. 6 -- Morocco booked their ticket for next year's FIFA World Cup in style by thumping five goals past Niger in front of their home crowd at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.

Morocco required just six qualifying games to punch their way through to one of the most significant sporting events in the world. They maintained a flawless run with a victory in each of their games and eventually confirmed their spot against Niger with two games to spare.

The hosts ran riot, with Ismael Saibari (29 and 38) netting a brace while Ayoub El Kaabi (50), Hamza Igamane (69) and Azzedine Ounahi (84) slotted a goal each. It was sustained pressure from the Moroccan players, who hardly allowed Niger a glimpse of their goal.

With 74 per cent po...