Morocco travel to face Lesotho in the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 13:00 GMT.
Nayef Aguerd is absent from the Morocco squad after remaining in the country to follow a specific rehabilitation programme. The Olympique de Marseille defender played against Gabon and provided an assist, but did not travel to South Africa for this fixture.
The Lions of the Atlas are expected to respond by using an attacking 4-2-3-1 formation as they look to break down a Lesotho side likely to adopt a more cautious approach.
Lesotho expected line-up
Lesotho’s technical staff are expected to select the same starting XI used in the previous round of qualifying.
The Crocodiles are likely to line up in a 5-4-1 formation, with the emphasis on limiting Morocco’s attacking threat and looking for opportunities on the counter-attack.
Goalkeeper: Sekhoane Moerane
Defenders: Katleho Koaeana, R. Mokokoane, T. Makhele, Mohlomi Makhetha, Itumeleng Falene
Midfielders: T. Sefali, Lehlohonolo Fothoane, T. Toloane, Neo Mokhachane
Forward: S. Motebang
Morocco expected line-up
In Aguerd’s absence, Morocco are expected to field a strong attacking side, with Yassine Bounou in goal and Noussair Mazraoui included in a back four.
Ayyoub Bouaddi, Neil El Aynaoui and Azzedine Ounahi are the expected midfield selection, while Brahim Diaz, Soufiane Rahimi and Yassir Zabiri could form the forward line.
Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou
Defenders: Ali Maamar, Issa Diop, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, Noussair Mazraoui
Midfielders: Ayyoub Bouaddi, Neil El Aynaoui, Azzedine Ounahi
Forwards: Brahim Diaz, Soufiane Rahimi, Yassir Zabiri
Lesotho and Morocco meet in the second round of Group A qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027.
The listed pre-match odds give Lesotho a price of 19.00 for victory, with a draw at 11.00 and a Morocco win at 1.00.