Nigeria 1-1 Lesotho: Powerful Semi Ajayi header not enough as Crocodiles upset poor Super Eagles

In the FIFA WCQ, 153rd-ranked Lesotho forced the Super Eagles to split the spoils, with Semi Ajayi emerging as Nigeria's hero. Semi Ajayi, a defender for West Bromwich Albion, was the hero as Nigeria had a rough start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification. At the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria, the Super Eagles of Nigeria overcame a 1-1 tie with Lesotho on Thursday to rescue a point.