Super Eagles displayed strong spirit and resilience to take all three points in Maseru from a hard fighting 4-2 win over Lesotho.
2021 Africa Cup of Nations Qualification
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Match Reports
Despite conceding a shock 11th minute goal to FIFA ranked 138th side Lesotho, Nigeria soon got to grips with the artificial surface at the Maseru stadium and, as was the case midweek in Uyo, the Super Eagles came from behind to secure maximum points.
Goals from Iwobi and Villarreal striker Chukwueze before the break calmed any nerves and were pivotal in taking the wind out of a valiant Lesotho side who did their best to make a contest of the match.
Victor Osimhen who delivered a solid display for the Super Eagles saw his hard work and persistence pay off with two late goals (mins. 75 and 85) to put the contest beyond doubt and there was a consolation for the home side at the end as Awaziem poked the ball past Daniel Akpeyi in the Nigeria goal to give the scoreline a degree of respectability.
Match Events
11' GOAL! Lesotho 1-0 Nigeria (Nkoto)
Goal! Lesotho chuck a cat in among the Eagles as Masoabi Nkoto scores a belter to make it 1-0 in Maseru! What a start for the Crocodiles!
17' Ekong's long shot too straight
26' GOAL! Lesotho 1-1 Nigeria (Iwobi)
Gooooooool! Iwobi fire the Super Eagles level after Victor Osimhen robs the ball. Fine finish from the Everton man.
35' GOAL! Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria (Chukwueze)
Nigeria take the lead on Maseru. Samuel Chukwueze bags his second goal for Nigeria heading home.
56' Lichaba makes a decent save
73' GOAL! Lesotho 1-3 Nigeria (Osimhen)
Osimhen bags the third for the Super Eagles.The Lille striker sliding to connect and put they game beyond doubt for the visitors.
82' GOAL! Lesotho 1-4 Nigeria (Osimhen)
Osimhen makes it 4. The No.9 trending in Nigeria and correctly so, the Lille player has bee dazzling tonight in Maseru.
89 OWN GOAL! Lesotho 2-4 Nigeria (Awaziem)
Lesotho bag a second, Collins steers the ball into his own net.
Line-ups
Lesotho XI: Lichaba, Motlomelo, Kopano, Lisema, Thabo, Bokang, Mohau, Tsoarelo, Kalake, Motebang, Masoabi.
Nigeria XI: Akpeyi, Awaziem, Aina, Ndidi, Ekong, Ajayi, Iwobi, Aribo, Simon, Chukwueze, Osimhen.