Lesotho v Morocco: Crocodiles under pressure after Niger defeat

Morocco will look to strengthen their position at the top of Group A when they visit Lesotho in the second round of CAN 2027 qualifying on Tuesday, 29 September 2026.

The match at the Free State Toyota Stadium is scheduled to 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, a result which put the Lions of the Atlas at the head of the group. Their opening performance combined defensive discipline with attacking efficiency, and they will aim to claim another win to consolidate their early advantage.

Lesotho, by contrast, have little room for error after losing their first qualifier 2-1 to Niger. The result has left the Crocodiles under immediate pressure before the visit of the group favourites.

A victory against Morocco would represent a significant turnaround for Lesotho and keep their qualification hopes on track. However, they face a side that made a controlled start to the campaign and will be expected to challenge strongly for another three points.

Previous meetings

The two countries have met only twice, with Morocco winning both encounters. The Lions of the Atlas have scored eight goals across those matches and have not conceded.

That record gives Morocco a clear advantage ahead of the latest meeting, while Lesotho will need to produce a major performance to prevent a third successive defeat in this fixture.

Morocco are also favoured because of their stronger opening result, their unbeaten record against Lesotho and the greater quality available in their squad. Their defensive organisation and attacking effectiveness are expected to pose problems for a Lesotho team already trying to recover from the loss to Niger.

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

The betting odds listed for the match rate a Lesotho victory at 19.00, a draw at 11.00 and a Morocco win at 1.00.