Nigeria Vs Lesotho has now kicked off for today’s African Cup Of Nations qualifiers in Lagos, Nigeria, MySportDab reports.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have already qualified for the AFCON finals scheduled to hold in Cameroon.
In the last match, Nigeria sealed a late 1-0 win against Benin Republic thanks to the goal by Paul Onuachu.
Nigeria remain favourites to win against Lesotho today at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.
Nigeria Vs Lesotho Line-ups
Nigeria XI: Uzoho, Balogun, Ekong, Sanusi, Ebuehi, Ndidi, Etebo, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Osimhen, Iheanacho.
Substitutes: Aina, Noble, Collins, Onyekuru, Awaziem, Collins, Abdullahi, Adekunle, Musa, Iwuala, Ajayi
1′ Nigeria 0-0 Lesotho
10′ Nigeria 0-0 Lesotho
Good cross from Alex Iwobi but no goal so far.
18′ Nigeria 0-0 Lesotho (Victor Osimhen Scores but ruled out for offside).
22′ Nigeria 1-0 Lesotho (Victor Osimhen goal)
Osimhen Goal;
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Half-time: Nigeria 1-0 Lesotho
51′ GOAL! Nigeria 2-0 Lesotho (Etebo)
83′ GOAL! Nigeria 3-0 Lesotho (Onuachu scores.)
FT Nigeria 3-0 Lesotho (Victor Osimhen Man Of The Match)
Nigeria Team News
Iwobi, Chukwueze, Osimhen, and Iheanacho start in attack today for Nigeria.
Alex Iwobi would become the third Nigerian midfielder to score 10 or more goals for the Nigeria national team if he scores today against Lesotho.
Jay Jay Okocha scored 14 goals during his time playing for Nigeria as a midfielder.
Iwobi missed the last match against Benin due to a Covid-19 test.
But, he’s now cleared to play against Lesotho today at the Teslim Balogun Stadium.