The Super Eagles are set to confront Lesotho and Benin in their concluding World Cup qualifying matches-both fixtures are critical must-wins to sustain their chances of advancing…
Eric Chelle, the head coach of the Super Eagles, has called on his squad to exhibit unwavering concentration and high energy as they prepare to face Lesotho in Friday’s pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, according to Soccernet.ng.
Still searching for their inaugural victory in this qualification series, Nigeria aims to claim all three points to reignite their ambition of leading Group C.
The team has assembled in South Africa, with prominent players like Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, and Wilfred Ndidi anticipated to take the field.

Coach Eric Chelle’s Perspective Before Facing Lesotho
In his pre-match remarks, Chelle highlighted that the path to World Cup qualification remains accessible to all contenders and stressed the necessity for Nigeria to maintain mental sharpness to surpass the resilient Lesotho side.
“Every team has a shot at the World Cup. Football is unpredictable-factors like weather conditions, refereeing decisions, injuries, and other variables can influence the outcome. Therefore, our focus must remain steadfast on our objectives for this match,” Chelle explained.

Chelle also underscored the importance of a strong start and purposeful play against a Lesotho team that has gained momentum and confidence.
“Our goal is to secure this win, and then focus on the next challenge. We must be fully committed and intense from the first whistle against Lesotho-a well-coached and determined team.
It’s crucial to begin with high energy and assertiveness to score early and nigeria-v-burkina-faso-golden-eaglets-semi-final-hope/” title=”… vs Burkina Faso: Golden Eaglets … Aims for Semifinals Despite Team's First Ever Flight Experience”>claim victory.”
Lesotho vs Nigeria: Match Details
The kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Nigerian time and 6:00 p.m. local time. Supporters can catch the live broadcast on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Variety, and NTA Sports, or follow real-time updates via Soccernet.ng.

The Super Eagles are determined to elevate their performance and avoid another setback in their pursuit of World Cup qualification when they take on Lesotho tomorrow.
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