Lesotho face daunting Morocco test in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

Morocco travel to face Lesotho on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, with the Group A leaders aiming to make it two wins from two in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The match at Free State Toyota Stadium will kick off at 13:00 GMT. It will be broadcast by beIN Sports, Canal+ Afrique, SuperSport and SABC Sport.

Morocco began their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Gabon in Rabat. The Lions of the Atlas impressed in front of their home supporters, controlling the game while showing strength at both ends of the pitch.

That result put Morocco top of Group A and they will look to extend their advantage with another win away from home.

Lesotho, meanwhile, are already under pressure after losing their opening fixture 2-1 to Niger. The Crocodiles now face the group’s leading side knowing that another setback would leave their qualification hopes in a difficult position.

They will need to produce a major upset on home soil to remain firmly in contention.

Morocco hold clear historical advantage

The previous meetings between the two sides have been entirely one-sided. Morocco have won both of their encounters with Lesotho, with no draw recorded between them.

Across those two matches, the Lions of the Atlas have scored eight goals and conceded none.

That record, combined with Morocco’s strong start to the qualifying campaign and the perceived greater strength of their squad, makes them clear favourites. Their defensive organisation and attacking efficiency are expected to pose a major challenge to a Lesotho side still recovering from defeat by Niger.

Africafoot’s prediction is a 3-0 victory for Morocco.

The match is scheduled for 29 September 2026 at 13:00 GMT, with Lesotho listed at 19.00 to win, the draw priced at 11.00 and Morocco at 1.00 by 1xbet.