The opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers will see Nigeria’s Super Eagles hosting Lesotho’s Crocodiles. This exciting game is scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on November 13,leadership reports.
Joining Nigeria and Lesotho in this competitive group are South Africa, Benin Republic (now managed by former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr), Rwanda, and Zimbabwe.
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Here’s the Super Eagles’ World Cup qualifying schedule:
November 2023
- Super Eagles vs. Lesotho (Home)
- Super Eagles vs. Zimbabwe (Away)
June 2024
- Super Eagles vs. South Africa (Home)
- Super Eagles vs. Benin (Away)
March 2025
- Super Eagles vs. Rwanda (Away)
- Super Eagles vs. Zimbabwe (Home)
August 2025
- Super Eagles vs. Rwanda (Home)
- Super Eagles vs. South Africa (Away)
October 2025
- Super Eagles vs. Lesotho (Away)
- Super Eagles vs. Benin (Home)
