Nigeria secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Lesotho on Friday in their FIFA World Cup qualifying game, giving them hope for qualification.

Eric Chelle’s team took a two-goal lead in the second half from Troost Ekong and Akor Adams and were cruising to a comfortable victory.

However, Nwabali’s moment of madness led to Lesotho getting a goal back and almost cost the Super Eagles their two-goal lead late in the game.

Ideye also expressed concern over a moment of defensive uncertainty involving goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and his backline.

"That was bad communication from Nwabali. And it happened again; imagine if that ball went in," he said. 

"The ball was going on slowly and I was screaming 'no'. Thank God that they didn't equalise."

Nwabali has come under criticism from Nigerians and former players, asking that he be dropped from the team.

Despite the appeal from fans, former Super Eagles player Sam Elijah has asked Chelle not to drop the goalkeeper for the game against Benin Republic.