Lesotho vs Nigeria, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Lesotho are hosting Nigeria
at Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane, South Africa, 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.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Lesotho 0, Nigeria 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Lesotho 0, Nigeria 0.
- 55': Goal! Lesotho 0, Nigeria 1. William Troost-Ekong (Nigeria) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal.
- 59': Substitution, Lesotho. Tsepang Sefali replaces Jane Ts’otleho.
- 62': Substitution, Nigeria. Akor Adams replaces Tolu Arokodare.
- 64': Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 71': Substitution, Nigeria. Samuel Chukwueze replaces Ademola Lookman.
- 74': Substitution, Lesotho. Hlompho Kalake replaces Tsepo Toloane.
- 74': Substitution, Lesotho. Neo Mokhachane replaces Motebang Sera.
- 80': Goal! Lesotho 0, Nigeria 2. Akor Adams (Nigeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Victor Osimhen.
- 83': Goal! Lesotho 1, Nigeria 2. Hlompho Kalake (Lesotho) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 84': Substitution, Lesotho. Mphale Mphalaole replaces Kananelo Rapuleng.
- 89': Substitution, Nigeria. Semi Ajayi replaces Victor Osimhen.
- 89': Substitution, Nigeria. Zaidu Sanusi replaces Moses Simon.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Lesotho 1, Nigeria 2.
- 0': Match ends, Lesotho 1, Nigeria 2.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 10 | +6 | 18 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 10 | +7 | 17 |
| 3 | Benin | 10 | +1 | 17 |
| 4 | Lesotho | 10 | -3 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Lesotho (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Sekhoane Moerane (GK) |
| 20 | Thabo Makhele |
| 21 | Rethabile Mokokoane |
| 2 | Motlomelo Mkhwanazi |
| 13 | Fusi Matlabe |
| 17 | Thabang Malane |
| 19 | Lehlohonolo Matsau |
| 4 | Tsepo Toloane |
| 8 | Kananelo Rapuleng |
| 10 | Jane Ts’Otleho |
| 9 | Sera Motebang |
Nigeria (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Stanley Nwabali (GK) |
| 21 | Calvin Bassey |
| 5 | William Troost-Ekong |
| 13 | Bruno Onyemaechi |
| 2 | Benjamin Fredrick |
| 4 | Wilfred Ndidi |
| 17 | Alex Iwobi |
| 15 | Moses Simon |
| 9 | Victor Osimhen |
| 7 | Ademola Lookman  |
| 10 | Tolu Arokodare |
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