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Super Eagles ready for 2026 World Cup Qualifier showdown against Lesotho
On Thursday evening, Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, is set to face Lesotho in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Head coach Jose Peseiro has already announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming match, featuring prominent players like Kelechi Iheanacho, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Olaoluwa Aina from various European clubs.
Regrettably, Peseiro will be without key players such as Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze, and Wilfred Ndidi for the match against Lesotho. Nigeria and Lesotho have faced each other three times since 2007, with Nigeria winning all three encounters. The Super Eagles are expected to continue this trend as they host Leslie Notsi’s side.
In Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, Nigeria will also compete against Zimbabwe, Benin, South Africa, and Rwanda. The team heads into this game after a 3-2 victory against Mozambique and a 2-2 draw against Saudi Arabia in their last friendly matches in October. Despite losing eight games and winning five under Peseiro before the recent friendlies, expectations are high for a successful World Cup qualifying series.
Wakanda FC midfielder Alpha Markus Sidi expressed optimism about Nigeria’s chances against Lesotho, emphasizing the team’s strength and ability to secure a win at home. Despite the absence of key players like Osimhen and Ndidi, Sidi highlighted players to watch, including Taiwo Awoniyi, Frank Onyeka, Ola Aina, and Ademola Lookman.
Sidi predicted a 2-0 victory for the Super Eagles in the upcoming match. The kickoff time for Nigeria vs Lesotho is scheduled for 5 pm.
Real Madrid has clinched the LaLiga championship for the 2023-2024 season, officially confirmed following Girona’s 4-2 victory over Barcelona in the late match.
Carlo Ancelotti’s squad secured a 3-0 home win against Cadiz, courtesy of goals from Brahim Diaz, Jude Bellingham, and Joselu.
With these results, Real Madrid now holds 87 points from 34 matches. Barcelona’s defeat places them in third position with 73 points, one less than Girona.
This marks the 36th occasion that Los Blancos have claimed the league title.
Ahead, Real Madrid is set to host Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final encounter, with the tie currently level at 2-2.
High-ranking officials at Manchester United are expressing apprehension over the possibility of Thomas Tuchel encountering conflicts with the club’s leadership if he is appointed to replace Erik ten Hag.
Tuchel is set to depart from Bayern Munich at the conclusion of this season, a decision that was announced as early as February. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the new co-owner, along with his INEOS associates, are reportedly deliberating on Ten Hag’s future and considering potential replacements.
Among the candidates being discussed, Tuchel, who has previously managed Chelsea in the Premier League, has emerged as a prominent name.
However, as per reports from The Times, there are reservations regarding Tuchel’s track record of disagreements with higher-ups at his previous clubs. His tenure at Mainz ended in 2014 amid disputes with directors over transfer finances, while he was dismissed from Borussia Dortmund three years later due to a breakdown in trust between himself and the club’s board.
At least 11 teams have secured their berths in the upcoming season of the Champions League. These clubs have already confirmed their qualification based on their assured positions in their respective leagues.
Among them are Arsenal and Manchester City representing the Premier League, along with Real Madrid and Barcelona from Spain. Also included are Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich from Germany, Inter Milan and AC Milan from Italy, as well as PSV and Feyenoord from the Netherlands. Additionally, Paris Saint-Germain from France completes the list.
The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League will mark the inaugural season under the new format featuring a league phase comprising 36 teams. Two of the four extra spots will be occupied by the European Performance Spots.
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