All eyes are on the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, as the Super Eagles take on the Crocodiles of Lesotho in a decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Friday.
Nigeria’s hopes were revived after South Africa were docked points for fielding an ineligible player, narrowing the gap in Group C and keeping the qualification race alive.
With Benin leading the group on 14 points, and both South Africa and Nigeria still in contention, a win is non-negotiable for the Eagles, who currently sit third with 11 points.
Nigeria’s head coach, Éric Chelle, urged his players to start strongly and maintain full concentration, warning that “football is unpredictable” but stressing that the focus must be on securing all three points.
The reverse fixture ended 1-1 in Uyo last year, and Lesotho will be looking to shock the Eagles again.
Match details: Kick-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. local time (5:00 p.m. Nigeria time) at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, and fans can tune in via DStv SuperSport, SportyBet TV, or AfroSport.
