The Super Eagles of Nigeria volition instrumentality connected the Crocodiles of Lesotho contiguous (Friday, October 10, 2025) successful their penultimate lucifer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers.
Nigeria presently beryllium 3rd successful Group C with 11 points from 8 matches: 3 points down associated leaders Benin Republic and South Africa.
Their qualification hopes were reignited aft FIFA deducted 3 points and 3 goals from South Africa for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, successful their March 2025 clash against Lesotho.
The past clip some sides met, connected November 16, 2023, successful Uyo, the lucifer ended successful a 1-1 draw.
Team News
Head manager Eric Chelle has named a 23-man squad for the fixture, with 2 precocious changes: Zaidu Sanusi replaces Bright Osayi-Samuel, portion Uche Christantus comes successful for Cyriel Dessers. Captain William Troost-Ekong leads a lineup that includes Terem Moffi, Alhassan Yusuf, and Olakunle Olusegun returning to the fold.
Stanley Nwabali remains first-choice goalkeeper, backed by Amas Obasogie and Adebayo Adeleye. The midfield features Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, and Alhassan Yusuf, portion Victor Osimhen spearheads the onslaught alongside Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, and others.
Opponents’ Watch
Lesotho, hosting the lucifer successful South Africa owed to FIFA’s ruling connected stadium standards, volition beryllium looking to play spoiler to Nigeria’s World Cup hopes.
Meanwhile, Group C leaders Benin Republic look Rwanda, and South Africa conscionable Zimbabwe — 2 matches that could power Nigeria’s fate.
Match Details
- Fixture: Nigeria vs Lesotho
- Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier (Africa)
- Venue: New Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane, South Africa
- Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 5:00 PM (Nigeria time)
How to Watch
The lucifer volition beryllium broadcast unrecorded connected SuperSport Football. Live commentary and updates volition besides beryllium disposable connected VANGUARD website the Super Eagles’ authoritative X (Twitter) grip and large Nigerian sports websites.
The station How to ticker Nigeria vs Lesotho World Cup Qualifier today appeared archetypal connected Vanguard News.

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