Nigeria vs Lesotho, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Nigeria

67': Semi Ajayi

FT
1 - 1

Lesotho

56': Motlomelo Mkhwanazi

About

Nigeria are hosting Lesotho at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

Match Commentary

0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
0': First Half begins.
14': Tshwarelo Bereng (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
45'+2': First Half ends, Nigeria 0, Lesotho 0.
45': Second Half begins Nigeria 0, Lesotho 0.
45': Substitution, Lesotho. Motebang Sera replaces Thabiso Brown.
54': Semi Ajayi (Nigeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
56': Goal! Nigeria 0, Lesotho 1. Motlomelo Mkhwanazi (Lesotho) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Tshwarelo Bereng.
59': Substitution, Nigeria. Moses Simon replaces Ademola Lookman.
59': Substitution, Nigeria. Terem Moffi replaces Taiwo Awoniyi.
67': Goal! Nigeria 1, Lesotho 1. Semi Ajayi (Nigeria) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kelechi Iheanacho.
70': Substitution, Lesotho. Neo Mokhachane replaces Tsepang Sefali.
72': Motlomelo Mkhwanazi (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
73': Substitution, Nigeria. Bruno Onyemaechi replaces Jamilu Collins.
73': Substitution, Nigeria. Joe Aribo replaces Frank Onyeka.
80': Motete Mohai (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
84': Substitution, Lesotho. Bokang Sello replaces Jane Thabantso.
84': Substitution, Lesotho. Tsepo Toloane replaces Thabo Lesaoana.
84': Substitution, Nigeria. Ola Aina replaces Bright Osayi-Samuel.
90'+7': Second Half ends, Nigeria 1, Lesotho 1.
0': Match ends, Nigeria 1, Lesotho 1.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Location: Uyo, Nigeria

WCQ - CAF Standings

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	South Africa	6	+5	13
2	Rwanda	6	0	8
3	Benin	6	-1	8
4	Nigeria	6	+1	7

Full Standings

Line-Ups

Nigeria (4-4-2)

No.	Name
23	Francis Uzoho (GK)
17	Calvin Bassey
6	Semi Ajayi
3	Jamilu Collins
5	Bright Osayi-Samuel
18	Alex Iwobi
8	Frank Onyeka
7	Ademola Lookman
14	Kelechi Iheanacho
12	Taiwo Awoniyi
13	Victor Boniface

Nigeria Substitutes:

Kenneth Omeruo, Nathan Tella, Chidozie Awaziem, Bruno, Joe Aribo, Moses Simon, Terem Moffi, Olorunleke Ojo, Umar Sadiq, Ola Aina, Raphael Onyedika, Amas Obasogie.

Lesotho (4-4-2)

No.	Name
16	Sekhoane Moerane (GK)
3	Rethabile Rasethuntsa
2	Motlomelo Mkhwanazi
8	Thabo Matsoele
17	Motete Mohai
6	Lisema Lebokollane
22	Thabo Lesaoana
15	Jane Thabantso
18	Tsepang Sefali
5	Tshwarelo Bereng
19	Thabiso Brown

Lesotho Substitutes:

Neo Mokhachane, Teboho Ratibisi, Teboho Letsema, Sera Motebang, Lehlohonolo Fothoane, Tsepo Toloane, Mosoeu Seahlolo, Rethabile Mokokoane, Bokang Sello, Mohlomi Makhetha, Katleho Makateng, Rethabile Senkoto.

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