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Former Nigeria captain Sunday Oliseh has lashed out at the Super Eagles and the technical crew after their disappointing draw against Lesotho.
Ex-Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has expressed his disappointment following Nigeria’s shocking result against Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday.
The Super Eagles started their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Lesotho on Thursday evening.
Nigeria's disappointing performance against Lesotho
Nigeria were the clear favourites going into the clash against the side from Southern Africa but could only salvage a point at home.
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18:55 - 16.11.2023
Super Eagles 1-1 Lesotho: Nigerians ready to miss World Cup again in 2026
'Let's forget about the 2026 World Cup'—Nigerian football fans do not believe this Super Eagles team will win the AFCON or qualify for the World Cup after struggling against Lesotho.
The Super Eagles dominated the first half but it was Lesotho who took the lead against the run of play in the second half through Motlomelo Mkhwanazi.
Although Semi Ajayi put the Super Eagles level with a brilliant header minutes later, Jose Peseiro’s men could not find the winner.
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Following the match, the Super Eagles and the coaching crew came in for criticism from many Nigerians, including Oliseh.
Oliseh blasts Super Eagles' performance against Lesotho
The former Super Eagles captain expressed his disappointment in the result, saying the home-based players would have put in a better performance.
Oliseh further expressed his annoyance, saying no one would be punished for the disappointing result.
“Haba This nightmare go ever end? Woke up to this shocker this morning. Our homebased suppose dey beat Lesotho na! dem even first us score!!!! The painful part be say, no consequences for these national embarrassments sef,” Oliseh said on his Twitter account.
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20:09 - 16.11.2023
Nigeria vs Lesotho player ratings: Uzoho and 5 other Super Eagles with disappointing performances
Nigeria's disappointing draw against Lesotho left us with some awful performances to ponder, but which players were the worst?
Despite the criticism, the Super Eagles will have the chance to bounce back when they take on Zimbabwe in their second match on Sunday.
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