FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

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

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Nigeria
  • 67': Semi Ajayi
FT
1 - 1
Lesotho
  • 56': Motlomelo Mkhwanazi

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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 Timeline

  • 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 Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 South Africa 8 +8 17
2 Benin 8 +4 14
3 Nigeria 8 +2 11
4 Rwanda 8 0 11
Full Table

Line-Ups

NGA Nigeria (4-4-2)

No. Name
23 Francis Uzoho (GK)
17 Calvin Bassey
6 Semi Ajayi Yellow Card
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 Onyemaechi, Joe Aribo, Moses Simon, Terem Moffi, Olorunleke Ojo, Umar Sadiq, Ola Aina, Raphael Onyedika, Amas Obasogie.

LES Lesotho (4-4-2)

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