After missing out on the party to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Nigeria will begin their qualification journey for the 2026 edition with a home game against Lesotho.
The Super Eagles will be favourites not only to get the better of the Crocodiles but also to pick the ticket to the Mundial ahead of South Africa, the Benin Republic, Rwanda, and Lesotho.
The three-time African champions have endured mixed fortunes under Portuguese tactician Jose Peseiro.
Nigeria lost six of eight friendlies under the former Sporting Lisbon manager but had little trouble qualifying for the…
