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2026 World Qualifiers: Nigeria settle for draw against Lesotho

Nigeria started their qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Lesotho in Uyo on Thursday. Jose Peseiro's men dominated the opening minutes of game but failed to convert their chances despite the presence of Taiwo Awoniyi, Victor Boniface, Moses Simon, Terem Moffi, Ademola Lookman in the attack. Kelechi Iheanacho wore the captain's armband in the absence of experienced Kenneth Omeruo...

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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Leicester City rule Ndidi out of Nigeria duty

Leicester City have ruled Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi out of action until after this month's international due to a muscular injury. The Foxes manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that the Ndidi will miss their matches against Leeds United and Middlesbrough to continue his recovery from the setback, and it rules him out of Nigeria's games against Lesotho and Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers....