Nigeria vs Lesotho

CAF World Cup Qualifiers - Group stage 16 Nov 2023, 16:00
Nigeria
Nigeria
1–1
HT 0–0
FULL TIME
Lesotho
Lesotho
🏟 Godswill Akpabio International Stadium (Uyo) 👤 M. Malki Round 1

Match report

Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Lesotho in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers - Group stage on 16 November 2023. The game was goalless at the break before all 2 goals arrived after half-time.

The match was played at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium (Uyo), with M. Malki in charge.

Half-time 0-0 On target 8 - 2 Yellow cards 4
First half vs second half
  1st half 2nd half
Attacks 79–38 47–29
Match statistics
5 Substitution 4
126 Attacks 67
112 Dangerous Attacks 14
8 On Target 2
6 Off Target 1
Line-ups 4-4-2  vs  4-4-2
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Nigeria · 4-4-2
23 F. Uzoho
5 B. Osayi-Samuel 6 S. Ajayi 17 C. Bassey 3 J. Collins
14 K. Iheanacho 8 F. Onyeka 18 A. Iwobi 7 A. Lookman
13 V. Boniface 12 T. Awoniyi
Lesotho · 4-4-2
16 S. Moerane
17 M. Mohai 2 M. Mkwanazi 3 R. Rasethuntsa 8 T. Matsoele
18 T. Sefali 22 T. Lesaoana 6 L. Lebokollane 15 J. Thaba-Ntso
19 T. Brown 5 T. Bereng
Nigeria
Coach
José Peseiro
Substitutes
  • 15 Moses Simon
  • 9 Terem Moffi
  • 21 Bruno Onyemaechi
  • 10 Joe Aribo
  • 16 Olorunleke Ojo
  • 1 Amas Obasogie
  • 20 Chidozie Awaziem
  • 22 Kenneth Omeruo
  • 2 Ola Aina
  • 4 Raphael Onyedika
  • 11 Nathan Tella
  • 19 Umar Sadiq
Lesotho
Coach
L. Notsi
Substitutes
  • 9 Sera Motebang
  • 11 Neo Mokhachane
  • 1 Mosoeu Seahlolo
  • 23 Teboho Ratibisi
  • 21 Rethabile Mokokoana
  • 14 Bokang Sello
  • 10 Lehlohonolo Fothoane
  • 7 Teboho Letsema
  • 13 Rethabile Senkoto
  • 4 Tsepo Toloane
  • 12 Katleho Makateng
  • 20 Mohlomi Makhetha
Substitutions
  • 46' ↑ M. Sera ↓ T. Brown Lesotho
  • 59' ↑ M. Simon ↓ A. Lookman Nigeria
  • 59' ↑ T. Moffi ↓ T. Awoniyi Nigeria
  • 70' ↑ N. Mokhachane ↓ T. Sefali Lesotho
  • 73' ↑ J. Aribo ↓ F. Onyeka Nigeria
  • 73' ↑ B. Onyemaechi ↓ J. Collins Nigeria
  • 84' ↑ O. Aina ↓ B. Osayi-Samuel Nigeria
  • 84' ↑ T. Toloane ↓ T. Lesaoana Lesotho
  • 84' ↑ B. Sello ↓ J. Thabantṧo Lesotho
Cards
  • 14' T. Bereng Lesotho
  • 54' S. Ajayi Nigeria
  • 72' M. Mkwanazi Lesotho
  • 80' M. Mohai Lesotho
Head-to-head
Nigeria 2 2 draws 0 Lesotho
2025-10-10 Lesotho vs Nigeria 1 - 2
2025-10-05 Lesotho vs Nigeria 0 - 0
2023-11-16 Nigeria vs Lesotho 1 - 1
2021-03-30 Nigeria vs Lesotho 3 - 0
Recent form
Nigeria D D L W W
Lesotho D L L L W
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Nigeria vs Lesotho?
Nigeria drew 1-1 against Lesotho on 16 November 2023.
Who won Nigeria vs Lesotho?
Neither — the match finished 1-1.
Where was Nigeria vs Lesotho played?
The match was played at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium (Uyo).