Nwabali is NOT a goalkeeper!! Super Eagles shot-stopper slammed for costly error against Lesotho

Nigeria needed to beat Lesotho to keep their World Cup hopes alive and did so thanks to goals from William Troost-Ekong and Akor Adams before letting in a late, needless goal towards the end.

The win was essential for Nigeria, but the nature of the goal conceded by Nwabali has drawn sharp criticism across social media, as every goal conceded could prove devastating in the fiercely competitive Group C.

The incident saw Nwabali spill a seemingly routine catch from a corner, allowing Lesotho’s Hlompho Kalake a simple finish.

This lapse is magnified by the tight nature of the qualifying group, which is now a tense three-way tussle for the sole ticket to the World Cup.

The Super Eagles currently sit on 14 points, breathing down the necks of leaders Benin (17 points) and South Africa (15 points).

With the final and decisive match, a home clash against Benin in Uyo next week, the margin for error is nonexistent.

Crucially, goal difference could be the deciding factor. Nigeria's current goal difference stands at +3, trailing Benin, who are on +5.

Nwabali’s mistake has, quite literally, reduced Nigeria’s goal difference by one, potentially gifting a vital advantage to a rival nation ahead of next week's showdown.