Nigeria’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying marketing campaign acquired off to a shaky begin because the group had been held in Uyo by Lesotho.

Oluwasemilogo Ajayi scored a 67th minute equalizer – his first worldwide aim – in a recreation the place Nigeria’s assault didn’t create clear reduce probabilities and had been wasteful with the few alternatives.

Lesotho took a shock lead within the 56th minute via Motlomelo Mhkwanazi who headed house from a nook kick, punishing some poor defending by the hosts.

The South African facet are at the moment ranked 153rd on this planet, entered the sport as underdogs, however nearly induced an upset.

It was the fifth assembly between the groups and solely the primary time Lesotho have picked a degree towards their extra embellished opponent.

Subsequent for Nigeria is the journey away to Zimbabwe on the Huye Stadium, on Sunday 19.

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