Video: With minimal effort, Morocco return with an easy win over Lesotho

Morocco top of the table

Morocco cruised past hosts Lesotho 2-0 on Tuesday evening, easing through their second-round clash in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The margin flattered Lesotho. Morocco dominated from first whistle to last, dictating the tempo across every corner of the pitch and spurning a string of chances against a home side that simply could not live with the Atlas Lions.

Brahim Diaz broke the deadlock on the stroke of half-time. A through ball into the box found Nayef Aguerd, and when the Lesotho defence botched their clearance, the loose ball dropped to Diaz, who slotted home with ease to hand Morocco the lead before the interval.

Nothing changed after the break. The Atlas Lions kept their grip on proceedings until Azzedine Ounahi doubled the advantage in the 82nd minute, meeting a low cross from Soufiane Rahimi and steering it straight into the net to seal the win.

The victory moves Morocco onto 6 points at the summit of their group, a second win on the bounce after their 2-0 opening-round success over Gabon. Lesotho remain rooted to the bottom without a point, having lost their first-round tie to Niger 2-1.