Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Lesotho’s Crocodiles on Friday at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in South Africa in a crucial match that could decide their chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The game is crucial for the Super Eagles, who risk missing another World Cup after poor results, but a recent change in Group C standings has revived their hopes.

Recently, FIFA punished South Africa for using an ineligible player, taking away some of their points. This reduced the gap at the top of the table and left Nigeria just three points behind Benin and South Africa. As a result, Friday’s match has become a must-win for the Super Eagles to stay in the race.

Coach Finidi George and his team must beat Lesotho to restore fans’ confidence and keep their World Cup hopes alive.

As the match in Polokwane approaches, Nigerians expect the Super Eagles to play with their usual strength and skill to get a result that keeps their World Cup hopes alive.