Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes face a defining check this night because the Tremendous Eagles tackle the Crocodiles of Lesotho on the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa.
Lesotho held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw within the reverse fixture on the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on 16 November 2023, and shall be trying to trigger one other upset in Polokwane.
With solely two video games left within the qualifying sequence, Nigeria should safe all three factors and hope outcomes elsewhere go their solution to keep alive in Group C.
With 11 factors from eight matches, the Tremendous Eagles sit three factors behind leaders Benin Republic and second-placed South Africa, making tonight’s conflict a must-win encounter.
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Star ahead Victor Osimhen returns to guide the assault alongside Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon, as Coach Eric Chelle’s males look to reignite their marketing campaign. Nigeria will, nevertheless, be with out injured regulars Ola Aina, Shiny Osayi-Samuel, and Cyriel Dessers.
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Kick-off: 5:00 p.m. Nigeria time.