The Super Eagles of Nigeria face Lesotho in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier today at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Soccernet.ng reports.
With only two matches remaining in their Group C campaign, Nigeria are under immense pressure, knowing fully well that victories against Lesotho and Benin Republic are essential if they hope to secure a ticket to the World Cup.
A win in both games would lift the Super Eagles to 17 points and keep their qualification hopes alive.
Head coach Eric Chelle has called for focus, intensity, and aggressiveness. He has also warned his players to stay alert to avoid complacency.
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Captain William Troost-Ekong also acknowledged Lesotho’s strong performances in the group and stressed that the team must show respect to their opponents.
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Nigeria's key stars such as Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, and Wilfred Ndidi all expected to feature.
Lesotho, meanwhile, will be looking to build on their points in the group and cause an upset against the Super Eagles.
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Follow our minute-by-minute live updates for all the goals, and key moments as Nigeria chase three vital points in their clash against Lesotho.
- Akor Adams 80′
- William Troost-Ekong 55′
- Ademola Lookman 64′
- Hlompho Kalake 83′
- Summary
- Lineups
- Team Stats
Nigeria
23
Nwabili
2
Fredrick
5
Troost-Ekong
21
Bassey
13
Onyemaechi
15
Simon
4
Ndidi
7
Lookman
9
Osimhen
17
Iwobi
10
Arokodare
- Coach
-
Eric Chelle
0
- Substitutes
-
Adebayo Adeleye
1
-
Zaidu Sanusi
3
-
Semi Ajayi
6
-
Frank Onyeka
8
-
Amas Obasogie
16
-
Terem Moffi
19
-
Akor Adams
20
-
Ahmed Abdullahi
14
-
Samuel Chukwueze
11
-
Christantus Uche
18
Lesotho
16
Moerane
8
Rapuleng
17
Malane
2
Mkwanazi
20
Makhele
13
Matlabe
19
Matsau
4
Toloane
9
Motebang
10
Jane
21
Mokokoane
- Coach
-
Leslie Notsi
0
- Substitutes
-
Mosoeu Seahlolo
1
-
Leluma Mofoka
23
-
Siyabhonga Manyaka
3
-
Mphale Mphalaole
6
-
Mohlomi Makhetha
22
-
Hlompho Kalake
7
-
Neo Mokhachane
11
-
Makara Ntaitsane
12
-
Tsepang Sefali
18
-
Halifele Moqokola
5
-
Keketso Snyders
14
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2
– 1
LES
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NIG
1
– 1
LES
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