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Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria: Super Eagles secure massive win to keep World Cup hopes alive
A goalless draw for Bafana Bafana, though, meant the Super Eagles took a huge step closer to securing a spot at the summer tournament with one qualifier left to play. Benin’s win, though, has them as favourites for an automatic berth as they visit...

Lesotho vs Nigeria: Starting XI for Super Eagles in 2026 WCQ confirmed
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has named his starting XI to play Lesotho in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. Chelle has included key players like Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman. Despite injuries to Fisayo Dele-Bashiru,...
Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria: Troost-Ekong scores from the spot, Adams marks senior debut with goal
Nigeria secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho in their 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers Group C clash at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday. The Super Eagles secured all three points, despite a late goal from the...

Lesotho vs Nigeria (LIVE UPDATES): Super Eagles chase vital win in Polokwane
Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes face a defining test this evening as the Super Eagles take on the Crocodiles of Lesotho at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa. Lesotho held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in the reverse...

Lesotho vs Nigeria live: Super Eagles have slim lead as Kalake set up tense finish in crucial World Cup qualifier
Full-time! Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria They manage to get the crucial three points that they needed to keep themselves in the hunt for a World Cup place. South Africa have drawn meaning that Nigeria can still finish either first or second in Group C....

Lesotho vs Nigeria: Super Eagles who must deliver for smooth passage
Nigeria’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has narrowed to fine margins, fierce urgency, and a healthy dose of mathematics as is almost a norm now. With the campaign hanging by a thread, the Nigeria national football team arrive in Polokwane, South...

2026 WCQ: All to play for on final day, as Super Eagles edge Lesotho
The race to next year’s FIFA World Cup finals in North America will go right down to the wire after Nigeria defeated Lesotho 2-1 in Polokwane on Friday, and South Africa were held to a scoreless draw by Zimbabwe in Durban, while Benin Republic...

Super Eagles beat Lesotho 2–1 to keep 2026 World Cup hopes alive
Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Lesotho 2–1 on Friday in Polokwane, keeping their hopes alive for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The victory places Nigeria third in Group C with 14 points. Benin Republic, who secured a 1–0 win over Rwanda in...

2026 WCQ: We’re Still Alive –Chelle Speaks On Super Eagles Win Vs Lesotho
Eric Chelle has said the Super Eagles are still alive in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification thanks to their hard-fought 2-1 win against Lesotho in Group C on Friday. Goals from William Troost-Ekong and debutant Akor Adams helped the Super...

2026 WCQ: Super Eagles’ Rating Player-By-Player In Slim Win Over Lesotho
The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Lesotho 2-1 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday nine encounter in Polokwane on Friday night. Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance of the players in the keenly contested...

Nigeria Beat Lesotho to Keep 2026 World Cup Hope Alive
Kunle Adwale The Super Eagles of Nigeria yesterday defeated Lesotho 2-1 in one of the Group C World Cup Qualifying matches at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa. The goals came from the team’s Captain, William Troost-Ekong and...

Super Eagles defeat Lesotho to retain hope of World Cup qualification
Ivory Coast and Senegal moved closer to qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup after resounding victories in the latest round of African qualifiers on Friday. Ivory Coast beat Seychelles 7-0 to remain top of Group F ahead of Gabon, who defeated...

Lesotho vs Nigeria Predictions: Super Eagles Backed to Soar in 2026 World Cup Qualifier
Lesotho vs Nigeria Predictions: Super Eagles Backed to Soar in 2026 World Cup Qualifier As the much-anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Lesotho and Nigeria approaches, football fans across Africa are buzzing with excitement. The...

Nigeria’s Super Eagles edge Lesotho to keep 2026 World Cup dreams alive
Nigeria’s Super Eagles took a crucial step towards qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho on Thursday, keeping their hopes alive in the North American-bound tournament campaign. Head coach Eric Chelle...

Nigeria Edge Lesotho 2-1 in Crucial World Cup Qualifier
Nigeria Edge Lesotho 2-1 in Crucial World Cup Qualifier In a tense and dramatic encounter, Nigeria claimed a 2-1 win over Lesotho to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The first half remained goalless, with both...

2026 WCQ: Super Eagles revive hopes with 2-1 victory over Lesotho
The Super Eagles ensured they are still in the race to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, after a narrow 2-1 victory over Lesotho on Friday. Nigeria took the lead in the 55th minute, thanks to William Troost-Ekong’s penalty. Akor Adams later doubled...

Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Relieved After Narrow Win Over Lesotho
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has expressed relief following Nigeria’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Crocodiles of Lesotho in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday night. The three-time African champions edged past Leslie Notsi’s...

LESOTHO LAUNCHES NATIONAL MULTI-SECTORAL MECHANISM TO TACKLE NCDIs
by LENAOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025044 Share0 Maseru, Oct. 10 — In a move to combat the growing burden of non-communicable diseases and injuries (NCDIs), the Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the NCDI...

Super Eagles edge Lesotho to keep World Cup dream alive
The Super Eagles of Nigeria boosted their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes on Thursday with a narrow 2–1 victory over Lesotho. The win in South Africa revived Nigeria’s campaign after earlier setbacks, keeping their chances alive ahead of...

Nigeria Revive World Cup Chances, Beat Lesotho 2-1
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have brightened their chances of securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup in North America following a 2-1 victory over Lesotho in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday night. The win keeps Coach Eric Chelle’s team third...