Africa-Press – Lesotho. The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Lesotho, thanks to goals from debutant Akor Adams and skipper William Troost-Ekong, who converted from the penalty spot to seal all three points in a tense encounter.
Making his first senior appearance for the national team, Akor Adams announced himself in style, finding the net with a composed finish to give Nigeria the lead.
However, Lesotho, determined to cause an upset, struck back to level the score and put pressure on the Eagles.
With the match finely balanced, Nigeria pushed forward in search of a winner.
Their persistence paid off when the referee pointed to the spot, awarding a penalty that was confidently dispatched by Troost-Ekong, restoring the Super Eagles’ lead.
Despite late pressure from Lesotho, the Nigerian defence held firm to protect their advantage and see out a hard-fought win.
The victory takes the Super Eagles to 14 points, keeping them in third place in Group C as the race for qualification intensifies.
With just a few games left to play, every point becomes crucial, and this win could prove decisive in their quest to book a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Up next, Nigeria will be a must win game against Group C leaders Benin Republic who edged Rwanda 1-0 as the Super Eagles look to maintain momentum as they continue their push for automatic qualification.
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