Super Eagles Secure Crucial 2–1 Win Over Lesotho In World Cup Qualifier

The Super Eagles of Nigeria kept their World Cup qualification hopes alive with a crucial 2–1 win over Lesotho on Friday.

After a goalless first half, captain William Troost-Ekong put Nigeria ahead in the 55th minute from the penalty spot. Substitute Akor Adams extended the lead in the 80th minute with a composed finish.

Lesotho’s Hlompho Kalake pulled one back three minutes later, but the Super Eagles held firm to seal an important away victory.

The result moves Nigeria to third place in Group C with 14 points, just one point behind South Africa and three behind table-toppers Benin. The Super Eagles will host Benin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday in a must-win clash that could define their World Cup qualification journey.