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Nigeria v Lesotho - as it happened

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Nigeria v Lesotho, World Cup qualifiers, group C, 16/11/2023, lineups. BeSoccer
Nigeria v Lesotho, World Cup qualifiers, group C, 16/11/2023, lineups. BeSoccer
Join us for LIVE coverage of the World Cup group C qualifier between Nigeria and Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria. The two teams have only met four times, with the Super Eagles winning all four games.
Goal

List of goalscorers

0 - 1
56'
Motlomelo Mkhwanazi
Semi Ajayi
67'
1 - 1
Press

Match report in news

End of match

End of match

  • 96'
    FT (1-1); Bereng took a corner-kick and Mkhwanazi finished it off to take the upper hand in the 56th minute of the match. After several changes made by coach Pereiro, Nigeria found the equaliser in the 67th minute just as the opener was scored. The Super Eagles were unable to beat the visitors as the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Thank you for joining us and see you soon!
  • 90'
    Six minutes added!
  • 86'
    Elsotho double sub: Lesaoana and Thaba-Ntso OUT. Toloane and Sello IN.
Substitution

Substitution

at Nigeria
  • 83'
    Nigeria sub: Osayi-Samuel makes way and Aina takes his place.
Card

Yellow card

a Lesoto
  • 80'
    Mohai receives a yellow card.
  • 77'
    Mkhwanazi is shown yellow!
Substitution

Substitution

at Nigeria
  • 74'
    Nigeria triple sub: Sefali, Collins and Onyeka OUT. Mokhachane, Onyemaechi and Aribo IN.
  • 68'
    GOAAAAAAAAAAAL FOR NIGERIA! Ajayi scores the equaliser from inside the box with his head after a corner-kick taken by Iheanacho.
  • 65'
    The Nigerians desperately try to find the equaliser surrounded by their fans cheering them on from the stands with live music.
  • 62'
    Free-kick to Nigeria 25 yards out from goal! Nothing comes of it.
Substitution

Substitution

at Nigeria
  • 59'
    Nigeria double sub: Lookman and Awoniyi OUT. Simon and Moffi IN.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Lesoto en el 56'
  • 56'
    GOAAAAAAAAAAL FOR LESOTHO! After a corner-kick taken by Bereng, Mkhwanazi heads the ball home to put the visitors ahead.
Card

Yellow card

a Nigeria
  • 54'
    Nigeria's Ajayi is booked in the 54th minute of the match.
  • 50'
    Lesotho sub: Brown makes way and Sera takes his place.
  • 46'
    The second half staaaaaaaaaarts! No changes at the moment.
  • 45'
    HT (0-0): Despite Nigeria's best efforts, the Super Eagles were unable to open the scoring as Lesotho kept them at bay, especially goalkeeper Moerane. We'll see what happens in the second period!
  • 45'
    One minute added.
  • 41'
    Nigeria are creating a lot of chances to break the deadlock but Lesotho's goalkeeper is keeping them at bay!
  • 37'
    WHAT A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY! Awoniyi misses the target and fails to score for the Super Eagles despite an empty net.
  • 34'
    Corner-kick for Nigeria! Lookman takes it but nothing comes of it.
  • 31'
    Free-kick to the Super Eagles 20 yards out from goal! Iheanacho takes it but Moerane saves it!
  • 28'
    Nigeria get a corner which Lesotho deal with.
  • 25'
    Free-kick to Nigeria 30 yards out from goal! The ball goes wide.
  • 22'
    Collins tries to shoot from close range but his effort is blocked by Moerane!
  • 19'
    LESOTHO HAVE A PERFECT CHANCE! Brown tries his luck from inside the box but Uzoho saves it incredibly well.
  • 17'
    Bereng receives a yellow card after a hard tackle on Osayi-Samuel.
  • 16'
    Osayi-Samuel seems to be injured after a Lesotho player fouled him. However, he decides to continue playing.
  • 13'
    Onyeka has a pop from distance but Bereng clears it.
  • 10'
    WHAT A CHANCE! Nigeria almost score the opener but their efforts are denied by goalie Moerane. The Super Eagles have the upper hand to win this game.
  • 7'
    Nigeria are dominating possession and the visitors are penned in their own half...
  • 4'
    Free-kick to Nigeria 30 yards out from goal! Iheanacho takes it but nothing comes of it.
  • 1'
    Nigeria get us going in the green from left to right while Lesotho are in white and blue!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    The players make their way out here at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria!
  • PRVW
    Lesotho starting XI: Thabantso (GK); Mkhwanazi, Lebokollane, Mohai, Rasethuntsa; Lesaoana, Moerane, Brown, Mats'oele; Bereng and Sefali.
  • PRVW
    Nigeria starting XI: Uzoho (GK); Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, Collins; Onyeka, Iwobi, Lookman, Iheanacho; Boniface and Awoniyi.
  • PRVW
    Lesotho possible lineup: Moerane (GK); Mkwanazi, Sello, Makepe, Malane; Lebokollane, Lesaoana, Mokhachane, Bereng, Sefali; Brown.
  • PRVW
    Nigeria possible lineup: Adeleye (GK); Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Omeruo, Sanusi; Iwobi, Ndidi, Simon, Onyeka; Aribo and Osimhen.
  • PRVW
    The two teams have only met four times, with the Super Eagles winning all four games.
Info

Pre-match

16 November 2023, 17:00

Referee: Mehrez Malki

Stadium: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium

  • PRVW
    Hello everyone and welcome to live coverage of the World Cup group C qualifier between Nigeria and Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria!