The Atlas Lions are back on the pitch today, and this time Lesotho is standing between Morocco and another three points.
Morocco faces Lesotho in Bloemfontein, South Africa, today at 1 PM Morocco time, for the second round of qualifiers for AFCON 2027.
The team enters the match in a pretty comfortable position after opening its campaign with a 2 to 0 win against Gabon.
That result put Morocco at the top of Group A with three points and a goal difference of plus two, ahead of Niger.
But this is exactly the kind of match where being the favourite can become dangerous.
Morocco is expected to win, but the team has been preparing seriously rather than treating Lesotho like an automatic three points. The squad completed its preparations in Bloemfontein ahead of the game, working on both tactical and technical details.
There will also be one notable absence.
Nayef Aguerd did not travel to South Africa as he continues his return to competition at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora. He remains available ahead of Morocco’s upcoming friendly against Ghana.
For Morocco, today is another step in a new cycle following the 2026 World Cup.
A win would make it two victories from two matches and strengthen the Atlas Lions’ position at the top of their qualifying group.
Kick off is at 1 PM Morocco time.
So yes, lunch plans now involve football.
