Morocco: a key player of the Atlas Lions unavailable against Lesotho

Morocco will be without a key defender, Nayef Aguerd, for the match against Lesotho in the second round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The 30-year-old, who did not travel to South Africa, stayed in Maâmora to continue his recovery, despite playing against Ghana. His absence creates an opportunity for other defenders like Redouane Halhal or Marwane Saadane. Aguerd, who has recently been injured, missed the 2026 World Cup due to an inguinal injury.