Lesotho v Nigeria

Lesotho v Nigeria

Nigeria files World Cup complaint to FIFA over Congo DR

Can Tunisia cause an upset in Group F?

Do South Africa have reasons to be optimistic after World Cup draw?

Nigeria files World Cup complaint to FIFA over Congo DR

Can Tunisia cause an upset in Group F?

Do South Africa have reasons to be optimistic after World Cup draw?

Match Formations

Game Information

Match Timeline

Match Commentary

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings

WCQ - CAF News

2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

LesothoLesothoLES

2-3-4, 9 PTS

NigeriaNigeriaNGA

3-5-1, 14 PTS

Hlompho Kalake - 83'

William Troost-Ekong - 55' Pen

Akor Adams - 80'

16
Moerane
13
Matlabe
21
Mokokoane
20
Makhele
2
Mkhwanazi
17
Malane
4
Toloane
19
Matsau
8
Rapuleng
10
Ts’Otleho
9
Motebang

No.Name
16Sekhoane Moerane
20Thabo Makhele
21Rethabile Mokokoane
2Motlomelo Mkhwanazi
13Fusi Matlabe
17Thabang Malane
19Lehlohonolo Matsau
4Tsepo Toloane 7Hlompho Kalake
8Kananelo Rapuleng 6Mphale Mphalaole
10Jane Ts’Otleho 18Tsepang Sefali
9Sera Motebang 11Neo Mokhachane

Substitutes
14Keketso Snyder
5Halifele Moqokola
3Siyabonga Monyaka
23Leluma Mofoka
1Mosoeu Seahlolo
12Makara Ntaitsane
22Mohlomi Makhetha

Peter Mokaba Stadium

5:00 PM, 10 October 2025

Polokwane, South Africa

Referees:
Alhadi Allaou Mahamat

Lesotho

Nigeria

- Match ends, Lesotho 1, Nigeria 2.
90'+6' Second Half ends, Lesotho 1, Nigeria 2.
90' Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.

Nigeria are hoping to revive their hopes of appearing at the 2026 World Cup with complaint to FIFA over the use of at least nine ineligible players by Congo DR.

Ed Dove discusses Tunisia's chances of progression from Group F as they face tough opponents Japan, The Netherlands and a UEFA play off winner.

ESPN South Africa correspondent Leonard Solm discusses South Africa's chances of going further then they have before at the World Cup.

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