2026 WCQ: Lesotho fights back to draw Super Eagles 1-1 in Uyo

Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign got off to a rough start when they were beaten to a 1-1 draw by Lesotho.
Lesotho took the lead against the run of play in the 56th minute of the Group C qualifiers on Thursday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
However, 11 minutes later, defender Semi Ajayi rose to the occasion, powering a header beyond the Crocodiles’ post to equalize for the hosts.
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