Morocco face Lesotho on September 29 in a CAN 2027 qualifier at 13:00 GMT, played at the neutral Free State Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein since no venue in Lesotho meets CAF standards. Morocco arrive with three points after beating Gabon, while Lesotho sit on zero following a loss to Niger.
Kickoff at 13:00 GMT converts to 14:00 in Morocco, 15:00 in France, and 15:00 locally in South Africa and Lesotho. Fans in the United States can follow the match at 9:00 a.m. ET, or 6:00 a.m. PT for those on the West Coast.
13:00 GMT kickoff means 14:00 in Morocco, 15:00 in France, and 9:00 a.m. ET for US fans.
Despite being designated the home side, Lesotho will not host the fixture on home soil. The Free State Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, with a capacity of approximately 42,000, has been chosen as a neutral venue because no stadium in Lesotho currently meets CAF’s requirements for hosting international matches.
In France, beIN SPORTS 1 will carry the broadcast from 15:00 local time under its Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying coverage, a slot confirmed by multiple French television guides. Streaming will be available through beIN SPORTS’ official website and app, generally requiring an active subscription. In the United States, beIN SPORTS CONNECT has been announced as the streaming platform, while the TOD platform has also listed the fixture with the same 13:00 kickoff.
Elsewhere, beIN SPORTS is mentioned among the international broadcasters, with Canal+ Afrique covering several French-speaking African territories and SuperSport expected to serve certain sub-Saharan markets. SABC Sport is listed as the broadcaster in South Africa, though availability may vary by region. Morocco enters this qualifier carrying the weight of national pride and passion that has long defined its footballing identity on the continent.
Morocco opened its campaign with a 2-0 win over Gabon, while Lesotho lost 2-1 to Niger on the first matchday, leaving Morocco on three points and Lesotho without any. CAF’s schedule also has Gabon facing Niger simultaneously, with that match kicking off at 19:00 GMT the same day.
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