Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, faced an unexpected hurdle on Thursday evening in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier clash against Lesotho.
The highly anticipated match ended in a disappointing 1-1 draw, leaving fans and many Nigerians disheartened, footballrover reports
The game at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo saw the Super Eagles striving for dominance in the first half.
Awoniyi missed an important opportunity in the 36th minute, while Lookman’s powerful shot was expertly saved.
Motlomelo Mkhwanazi gave Lesotho the lead in the 56th minute, but Semi Ajayi’s header tied the score in the 67th, resulting in a 1-1 draw after the final whistle.
— ???????? Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) November 16, 2023
Despite the setback, star player Alex Iwobi took to his social media platform to reassure Nigerians that the Eagles will keep fighting and pushing to get the right results.
“Not the result we feel we deserve, but we can’t dwell on this; got many more games to come… We’ll continue to fight and push.”
Not The Result We Feel We Deserve, But We Can’t Dwell On This, Got Many More Games To Come… We’ll Continue To Fight & Push!
— Alexander Iwobi (@alexiwobi) November 16, 2023
Meanwhile, the Nigerian team remains unfazed by the dismal result and will shift their attention to their next matchup against the Warriors of Zimbabwe in Butare, Rwanda.
This fixture poses a chance for redemption and a resurgence for the Super Eagles in their quest for World Cup qualification.
Nigeria’s faithful supporters will also be hoping to witness an impressive comeback from their national team, backed by the determination echoed by Iwobi’s rallying cry.
The Super Eagles remain poised to reclaim their winning form and secure victories in the games ahead.
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