LunagisthubNigeria’s World Cup Hopes on the Line: Super Eagles Face Lesotho in Must-Win Match
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to take on Lesotho in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in South Africa. After a lifeline was handed to them following South Africa’s points deduction for fielding an ineligible player, Nigeria now trails leaders Benin and South Africa by three points.
The stakes are high, with Nigeria needing to win both of their remaining matches, against Lesotho and Benin, and hope that South Africa drops points against Zimbabwe and Rwanda. Even with six points, Nigeria’s fate still depends on other results, making their upcoming matches must-win games.
Nigeria have a strong head-to-head record against Lesotho, winning two out of three matches, with one draw. However, Lesotho held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in their previous encounter in Uyo, Nigeria.
The Super Eagles have had a patchy World Cup qualifying campaign, with two wins, five draws, and one defeat. Lesotho, on the other hand, have two wins, three draws, and three losses. Coach Éric Chelle is optimistic about his team’s chances, emphasizing the need for an aggressive and focused performance.
The match kicks off today at 5:00 p.m. Nigerian time, and can be watched live on DSTV’s SuperSport, AfroSport, and mobile streaming platforms. Will the Super Eagles emerge victorious and keep their World Cup hopes alive? Only time will tell.
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