Nigeria overcame a stubborn Lesotho side to win 2-1 in a FIFA World Cup CAF qualification match on October 11, 2025. The Super Eagles secured a come-from-behind victory in Maseru, avoiding a major upset after falling behind early to the lower-ranked hosts. Lesotho shocked the visitors by taking a first-half lead, sending the home crowd into raptures. Nigeria responded with increased pressure and equalized before halftime through one of their star attackers. The Super Eagles then found a second-half winner to complete the turnaround, showcasing their superior quality and depth. The focus point was Nigeria's resilience after conceding first, a test of character they passed in a potentially tricky away fixture. This win gives Nigeria three crucial points to start their qualification campaign, though the performance highlighted areas for improvement. Lesotho's brave display earned them respect but no points, leaving them at the bottom of the early group table. Nigeria's manager would have stressed the importance of the result, while praising Lesotho's fight. Nigeria's starting XI, featuring Europe-based stars, eventually found the goals needed to secure the match result.