Nigeria defeated Lesotho 4-2 in their second Group L qualifying game for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Victor Osimhen took centre stage in Maseru with two goals and two assists as the Super Eagles showed resilience to turn around a goal deficit and grab maximum points.
Rohr made two changes to his starting XI with Nantes forward Moses Simon and Leganes defender Chidozie Awaziem replacing Samuel Kalu and Jamiliu Collins, respectively.
Lesotho took the lead in the 11th minute after Masoabi Nkoto sent the home fans into a frenzy with his header which beat a helpless Daniel Akpeyi in goal.
Nkoto took advantage of a sloppy defence but Nigeria responded just before the half hour-mark with Alex Iwobi scoring the equaliser after benefitting from Osimhen’s pass.
The three-time African champions dominated the game afterwards as Chukwueze headed the ball over an on-rushing Lichaba Thabiso in the Lesotho goal to put Nigeria in the lead just before…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
