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2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Defeat Lesotho, Boost World Cup Hopes
Super Eagles on Friday defeated Lesotho 2 -1 in the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Super Eagles took the lead from the penalty spot with Captain Troost-Ekong scoring.
Akor Adams doubled the lead with his debut goal.
Lesotho equalized in the dying minutes of the game with Kalake’s goal in the 83rd minute.
With this win, the Super Eagles still have a fighting chance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
South Africa drew against Zimbabwe, meaning that Nigeria can still finish either first or second in Group C.
However, Benin Republic scored in their own match, meaning Nigeria remains behind on points and goal difference in Group C. With only one game remaining in the group, the Eagles’ fate is not entirely in their hands.
With Nigeria on 14 points and Benin now leading the group with 17 points, the Eagles still have several pathways to automatic qualification.
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