Team Must Secure Decisive Win Against Benin and Hope for Rival’s Stumble in Final Qualifying Showdown.
Nigeria’s quest for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains delicately poised after the Super Eagles managed a hard-fought 2-1 win over Lesotho on Friday. While the victory keeps their hopes flickering, the path to automatic qualification is now a high-wire act requiring a perfect storm of results in the final group stage match.
The Nigerian side was pushed to its limits by a determined Lesotho team, with goals from captain William Troost-Ekong and debutant Akor Adams securing three vital points. Despite the win, the celebration was muted as the team’s position in the Group C standings remained unchanged, leaving them in a precarious third place.
The equation for Nigeria is now starkly clear. To keep their dream of a direct ticket alive, the Super Eagles must not only defeat Benin Republic on Tuesday but do so by a commanding margin of at least two goals. However, even that may not be enough. Their fate is partially out of their hands, as they also need South Africa to drop points in their final match against Rwanda.
With only the group winner guaranteed a place at the 2026 World Cup, every goal and every moment in Tuesday’s clash carries immense weight. The narrow escape against Lesotho has reignited belief, but the Super Eagles now face a test of nerve and skill, needing a combination of precision, determination, and fortune to secure their return to football’s grandest stage.
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