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    2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
    Lesotho
    Lesotho

    Lesotho

    1-3-2, 6 PTS
    ESPN+
    10/6
    Nigeria
    Nigeria

    Nigeria

    1-4-1, 7 PTS
    • Summary
    • Statistics

    Game Information

    TBC
    TBD, October 6, 2025Coverage: ESPN+

    Top Scorers

    LesothoLesotho

    M Mkhwanazi

    Defender Matches: 5 Goals: 1

    R Rasethuntsa

    Defender Matches: 5 Goals: 1

    J Thabantso

    Midfielder Matches: 4 Goals: 1
    NigeriaNigeria

    V Osimhen

    Forward Matches: 2 Goals: 3

    S Ajayi

    Defender Matches: 4 Goals: 1

    R Onyedika

    Midfielder Matches: 4 Goals: 1

    Most Assists

    LesothoLesotho

    M Mkhwanazi

    Defender Matches: 5 Assists: 1

    T Matsoele

    Midfielder Matches: 4 Assists: 1

    L Fothoane

    Midfielder Matches: 4 Assists: 1
    NigeriaNigeria
    21

    S Chukwueze

    Forward Matches: 4 Assists: 2

    A Iwobi

    Forward Matches: 6 Assists: 1

    A Lookman

    Forward Matches: 5 Assists: 1

    Head To Head Record

    DateCOMPETITION
    Nigeria1 - 1LesothoNov 16, 2023FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
    Nigeria3 - 0LesothoMar 30, 2021Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
    Lesotho2 - 4NigeriaNov 17, 2019Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

    FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings

    TeamGPWDLGDP
    South Africa6411+513
    Rwanda622208
    Benin6222-18
    Nigeria6141+17
    Lesotho6132-16
    Zimbabwe6042-44
    Full Table

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    Will South Africa's shocking 'admin error' hand Nigeria a World Cup lifeline?

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