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He further added, “As players on the field, with just five minutes remaining, there’s no need to be
pushing forward. They should have held onto the 1-0 lead and secured the three points.

This initiative aims to fine-tune the team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series, which resumes in September.

It’s a difficult road ahead, but Ekong’s message suggests the team isn’t giving up yet. Whether that belief translates into results on the pitch remains to be seen.

Lookman, who has thrived as a winger for Atalanta, struggled to impose himself after being deployed in a central role behind Victor Osimhen in Chelle’s 4-4-2 setup.

Teboho Mokoena, a key player in Hugo Broos’ squad, was reportedly ineligible to play against Lesotho after accumulating two yellow cards earlier in the qualifiers.

Nigeria must regroup and find solutions to their struggles if they hope to turn things around.

The next round of World Cup qualifiers will take place in September, giving the Super Eagles time to regroup and find solutions before their crucial fixtures.

Osimhen, visibly frustrated, declined to join his teammates in acknowledging the crowd, a sign of the mounting pressure on the team.

Bright Osayi-Samuel suffered a possible muscle injury during the second half of Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.

The current Super Eagles squad is widely regarded as one of the most talented in Africa, with many excelling at top European clubs.