Super Eagles don boost their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hope after dem knack Lesotho 2-1 on Friday — match wey fit turn out to be key for Nigeria campaign.
William Troost-Ekong give Nigeria sharp lead for 55th minute as he calmly slot penalty inside net after Lesotho defender handle ball for box. Home fans no waste time to scatter everywhere with shout of joy.
Akor Adams later double the lead for 80th minute with one clean finish wey make e look like the game don seal. But Lesotho no gree die easy — Kalake pull one goal back for 83rd minute to make the ending get small tension. Still, Eagles hold ground till final whistle to collect the three solid points.
But e no all sweet finish sha — Benin Republic also score for their own match, so Nigeria still dey behind dem for both points and goal difference for Group C. With just one match left, Super Eagles matter never totally dey their hand.
Right now, Nigeria get 14 points, while Benin don top group with 17 points. But hope still dey — na three ways e fit happen:
- 1. Beat Benin Republic for the final match. Na must-win match. Only victory fit keep Nigeria inside qualification race.
- 2. Pray make Benin or South Africa stumble. If any of the two drop points for their last game, door go open for Nigeria.
- 3. Boost goal difference. Super Eagles dey trail behind Benin and South Africa on goals, so e go make sense to score plenty and no concede again — e fit be the decider if points tie.
The final day showdown fit be where everything go settle — strong performance for that last match fit see Nigeria overtake Benin and grab top spot.
As for Lesotho, the loss pain them well-well — e almost end their dream of qualifying from the group. With only nine points from five games, dem go need miracle wey pass mathematics to still make am.