Lesotho head coach Leslie Notsi has revealed what Nigeria coach Eric Chelle informed him following Tremendous Eagles’ win over the Crocodiles within the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday in Polokwane, South Africa.
Recall that the primary half led to a 0-0 draw as second-half targets William Troost-Ekong and Akor Adams gave Nigeria a 2-1 victory in opposition to Benin Republic.
Nevertheless, in his post-match interview after the sport, Notsi talked about that Chelle knowledgeable him that Lesotho has a powerful, aggressive, and disciplined crew.
“He [Chelle] talked about after the sport that we’ve obtained an excellent crew, a really aggressive and disciplined aspect tactically,” Notsi informed reporters after the sport.
“It’s one thing we’ve to embrace and be humbled by, particularly coming from a giant crew like Nigeria, a crew that has certified for the World Cup.
“For a coach to say that about Lesotho means loads to us. It’s one thing I’m going to share with the gamers, and we’ve to remain level-headed however put much more effort into our work.”
