Nigeria’s Super Eagles chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have taken a major hit as they prepare to face Lesotho on Friday, 10 October, at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa.
The Super Eagles have endured a disappointing campaign and now find themselves fighting more for pride than for a place in the next round.
The game against Lesotho will be played in South Africa after the Crocodiles’ home ground failed to meet FIFA hosting standards.
The Crocodiles drew 1-1 against the Super Eagles who have won only 2 matches with 5 draws and 1 loss.
Tolu Arokodare celebrating his first competitive goal for the Super Eagles against Rwanda in Uyo. Photo Credit: The Athletic Images
Even with victory in their remaining fixtures, Nigeria can only reach 17 points a total that leaves them short of the playoff zone.
The latest ranking of second-placed teams shows Gabon and Madagascar leading on 19 points, with Burkina Faso and Cameroon on 18. That effectively ends Nigeria’s hopes of progressing.
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The team is already camped in South Africa, with key players including Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, and Wilfred Ndidi expected to feature.
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Team captain William Troost-Ekong and Lesotho coach Eric Chelle will speak at the pre-match press conference on Today in Polokwane.
How to Watch Lesotho v Nigeria
The match will be shown live on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Variety, and NTA across Nigeria.
Fans can also follow the game via live streaming on the DStv Stream app, SuperSport’s online platforms, and Afro Sports.
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Kick-off is at 5:00 p.m. (Nigeria time) and 6:00 p.m. (local time in South Africa).
