Nigeria vs Lesotho: "We Want To Win" - Chelle Declares

Nigeria vs Lesotho: "We Want To Win" - Chelle Declares

Precious Oham

Nigeria's Super Eagles gaffer, Eric Chelle has declared that the target against Lesotho is victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup race, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Super Eagles will go up against the Crocodiles of Lesotho in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in the South African city of Polokwane on Friday evening. 

Speaking ahead of the penultimate clash, Chelle emphasized the need for his side to be focused with the right state of mind in the crucial encounter.

He said: "We are focused on our group and players. We want to win but like I said, we need to focus on our state of mind and ourselves. This is the most important thing."

Nigeria needs all three points and favour from elsewhere to stand in good stead heading into the final matchday, when they host present group leaders Benin Republic at Uyo’s Godswill Akpabio Stadium.

With three points off first-placed Benin Republic and second-placed South Africa, Nigeria must go guns blazing for their remaining two games, starting with the encounter with the Crocodiles on neutral ground on Friday.