The Super Eagles of Nigeria boosted their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes on Thursday with a narrow 2-1 victory over Lesotho.
The win in South Africa revived Nigeria’s campaign after earlier setbacks, keeping their chances alive ahead of the final group matches.
After a goalless first half, William Troost-Ekong opened the scoring in the 53rd minute from the penalty spot following a handball by Lesotho’s Motlomelo Mkwanazi.
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Akor Adams doubled the lead in the 80th minute, finishing off a pass from Victor Osimhen, who had returned to the lineup alongside Ekong. Lesotho pulled one back late on through Hlompho Kalake after a defensive lapse from the Nigerian backline, but it was not enough to deny the visitors all three points.
The result leaves Nigeria still in contention for a place at the 2026 World Cup to be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.