Nigeria 1-1 Lesotho - Result & Match Stats (CAF World Cup Qualifiers)

Nigeria vs Lesotho - result

Nigeria 1-1 Lesotho in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers on 16 November 2023. Scorers: Semi Ajayi for Nigeria; Motlomelo Mkwanazi for Lesotho. In their last 1 meetings, Nigeria have won 1, Lesotho 0, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Nigeria vs Lesotho?

Nigeria 1-1 Lesotho in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers on Thursday 16 November 2023. Scorers: Semi Ajayi for Nigeria; Motlomelo Mkwanazi for Lesotho.

What is Nigeria's recent form?

Nigeria's last five results read W W W D W (oldest to newest): 4 wins and 1 draw.

What is Lesotho's recent form?

Lesotho's last five results read L L L L L (oldest to newest): 5 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Nigeria and Lesotho?

Across the last 1 meetings Nigeria have won 1, Lesotho have won 0 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria on 10 October 2025 in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers.

Who is the standout player for Nigeria?

Akor Adams leads Nigeria with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Lesotho?

Sera Motebang leads Lesotho with 3 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Nigeria vs Lesotho?

Mehrez Malki refereed Nigeria vs Lesotho, averaging 24.8 fouls and 4.8 yellow cards per game this season.

Nigeria vs Lesotho - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
10 Oct 2025	CAF World Cup Qualifiers	Lesotho vs Nigeria	1-2

Nigeria 1-1 Lesotho: match stats

Stat	Nigeria	Lesotho
Possession	72%	28%
Shots	14	3
Shots on target	8	2
Corners	13	2
Fouls	5	10
Yellow cards	1	3

Nigeria vs Lesotho goals and red cards

Nigeria: S. Ajayi 67'. Lesotho: M. Mkwanazi 56'.

Nigeria season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.7	16 of 58
Goals against	0.8	18 of 58
Shots	10	15 of 58
Shots on target	4.7	10 of 58
Fouls	12	32 of 58
Tackles	6.5	11 of 58
Passes	265.7	3 of 58
Corners	5.4	14 of 58

Nigeria player leaders 2026

Goals: Victor Osimhen (8), Akor Adams (4), Moses Simon (2).
Assists: Samuel Chukwueze (5), Moses Simon (3), Ademola Lookman (2).
Shots: Ademola Lookman (6), Wilfred Ndidi (4), Calvin Bassey (3).
Fouls: Calvin Bassey (7), Bruno Onyemaechi (5), Ademola Lookman (4).

Lesotho season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.6	42 of 58
Goals against	1.4	40 of 58
Shots	5.9	41 of 58
Shots on target	2.1	45 of 58
Fouls	11.3	38 of 58
Tackles	14	5 of 58
Passes	138.3	8 of 58
Corners	2.1	51 of 58

Lesotho player leaders 2026

Goals: Motlomelo Mkwanazi (1), Jane Thabantso (1), Lehlohonolo Fothoane (1).
Assists: Tshwarelo Bereng (1), Motlomelo Mkwanazi (1), Lehlohonolo Fothoane (1).
Shots: Sera Motebang (3), Tshwarelo Bereng (2), Jane Thabantso (2).
Fouls: Neo Mokhachane (6), Lehlohonolo Matsau (4), Fusi Matlabe (3).