The Crocodiles, Lesotho’s national football team, have landed in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, gearing up for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against the Super Eagles.
Coach Leslie Notsi leads a delegation of 23 players and nine officials, warmly welcomed by the Akwa Ibom State Football Normalisation Committee upon their arrival at the Victor Attah International Airport on Tuesday.
The team has been accommodated at the luxurious Ibom Hotel and Resorts, serving as their camp throughout their stay. To fine-tune their preparations, the Crocodiles are set to conduct their first training session at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium later today, focusing on strategies ahead of their encounter with the Super Eagles.
Despite facing the pressure of Nigeria’s home advantage, Coach Notsi expresses quiet confidence in his talented squad, which includes stars from South Africa’s top league. With a track record of not defeating the Super Eagles in over two decades, Lesotho aims to defy the odds and secure an upset victory.
The Super Eagles, cognizant of the expectations of their enthusiastic home fans, are not taking anything for granted. They pledge to deliver a performance that will give their supporters a result worth celebrating. As the stage is set for this pivotal World Cup qualifier, football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate an exciting clash between these two African football powerhouses.
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