Nigeria Lesotho

fifa Africa World Cup Qualifiers 2026

Group C - Matchday 1

16-Nov-23 18:00 hs ( local ) at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria
Referee TN Malki Linesmen TN Jridi, TN Bakir

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Game Summary    


⚽ Goals : Mkhwanazi (head), Ajayi (head)

Nigeria NG     LS Lesotho
Peseiro

4-4-2
Peseiro
Asst.Yobo
Asst.Yusuf
Asst.Acácio Santos
Asst.George, F

Squad - Campaign		 1 : 1
4-4-2
Notsi



Campaign - Squad
Ojo, Obasogie, Awaziem, Omeruo, B Onye'hi, Aina, Onyedika, Aribo, Simon, Tella, Moffi, Sadiq.Seahlolo, Ratibisi, Makhetha, Sello, Mokokoane, Senkoto, Letsema, Mokh'ne, Fothoane, Toloane, Motebang, Makateng.



    Match Events        

14' Bereng    

45'Motebang for Brown
Ajayi 54'
   

56'Mkhwanazi (Bereng)0-1
Simon for Lookman59'
Moffi for Awoniyi59'
Ajayi (Iheanacho)67'
1-1

70'Mokh'ne for Sefali

72' Mkhwanazi    
B Onye'hi for Collins73'
Aribo for Onyeka73'

80' Mohai    
Aina for Osay'el84'

84'Toloane for Lesaoana

84'Sello for Thabantso
Lesotho was 11 minutes ahead and 0 minutes down on score

    Color References:     GK, DF, DM, MF, FW , Unknown Pos
    Match Stats
15Shots 4
8Shots on gol 2
11Fouls 17
13Corner Kicks 2
1Offsides 2
72Time % 28
25.8Age Avg 28.7
1.84Height Avg 1.76 1
1.96Height Max 1.76 1








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