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Nigeria/lesotho: 18 Super Eagles Begin Training in Polokwane for Lesotho
Nigeria must win its last two qualifiers to keep 2026 World Cup hopes alive as they face injury challenges and tactical adjustments, sitting third in Group C with 11 points.
- On Friday, October 10, the Super Eagles will travel to Polokwane to face Lesotho at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in a penultimate Group C, matchday nine qualifier.
- With only two matches left, Nigeria's qualification path demands consecutive wins as the Super Eagles sit third on 11 points, three behind Benin Republic and South Africa.
- Projecting a 4-4-2, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle pairs captain William Troost‑Ekong with Benjamin Fredrick, who joined late from Dender EH.
- A draw or defeat could terminate Nigeria's qualification hopes, and they will be hoping South Africa drop points in upcoming fixtures to improve their standing.
- Lesotho arrive in Polokwane with slim but alive hopes after an awarded 3-0 result, sitting fifth on nine points from eight matches with Jane Thabantso as their player to watch.
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