Super Eagles forwards Victor Osimhen and Toluwalase Arokodare spearheading the frontline as the Super Eagles’ confront Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane this evening.
Coach Eric Chelle named a strong Starting eleven with Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali starts once again between the posts, while Benjamin Fredrick, Wilfred Ndidi, Troost-Ekong, and Bruno Onyemaechi form the defensive unit.
In midfield, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Ademola Lookman are tasked with dictating the tempo and linking play with the front three.
Moses Simon provides width and creativity from the flank as Nigeria aim to break down a well-organized Lesotho side.
Nigeria come into this encounter unbeaten in their group and brimming with confidence after a strong run of results in the qualifiers.
With the World Cup ticket faintly in sight, the Super Eagles will look to win and brighten their chances of winning a qualification ticket in the group.
Lesotho, meanwhile, will be hoping to capitalize on home support to earn a positive result.
The Crocodiles have shown resilience throughout the campaign and will be banking on defensive discipline to contain Nigeria’s high-powered attack.
Coach Eric Chelle has urged his players to remain focused and clinical, emphasizing the importance of consistency as qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Canada, Mexico, and the United States draws closer.
Nigeria Starting XI vs Lesotho
1. Stanley Nwabali (GK)
2. Benjamin Fredrick
3. Wilfred Ndidi
4. William Troost-Ekong (Captain)
5. Bruno Onyemaechi
6. Ademola Lookman
7. Alex Iwobi
8. Calvin Bassey
9. Moses Simon
10. Toluwalase Arokodare
11. Victor Osimhen
Substitutes
Adebayo Adeleye, Obasogie Amesa, Zaidu Sanusi, Semi Ajayi, Frank Onyeka, Samuel Chukwueze, Alhassan Yusuf, Christian Uche, Terem Moffi, Akor Adams
