Morocco's National Football Team Prepares for Upcoming Clash Against Lesotho
On Sunday, September 28, 2026, Morocco's national football team held a training session in Bloemfontein, South Africa, just a day after their arrival in the city. This practice marks an important step in their preparations for the upcoming match against Lesotho, scheduled for September 29. According to a statement from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, the training session commenced at 3 PM at the Ramabodu Stadium in Rocklands. The focus of this session was to enhance both the technical and tactical aspects of the team, ensuring they are ready for the challenge ahead.
All players present in Bloemfontein participated in the training, with the notable exception of international defender Nayef Aguerd, who did not make the trip to South Africa. Aguerd is currently undergoing a rehabilitation program at the Mohammed VI Sports Complex in Maamora, working alongside the coaching staff of the U-23 national team. Despite this, he remains available for selection for the senior national team in anticipation of a friendly match against Ghana, set to take place on October 4 in Tangier.
Following the first round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Morocco currently leads Group A with three points, boasting a goal difference of +2. They are followed closely by Niger, which also has three points but a lesser goal difference of +1. Both Lesotho and Gabon find themselves at the bottom of the group without any points.
The highly anticipated match against Lesotho will kick off on Tuesday, September 29, at 3 PM local time (13:00 GMT) at the Free State Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Morocco's performance in this match will be crucial as they aim to solidify their position in the qualifiers.
As reported by maroc.ma.
