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The Likuena of Lesotho have touched down in Uyo, gearing up for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria. After landing at Lagos’ Murtala Mohammed Airport on Monday evening, the team made a swift hour-long flight to Uyo on Tuesday, where they now reside at the Ibom Icon Hotel and Golf Resort.
Leslie Notsi’s squad is set to kick off their preparations with the first training session later in the evening. To familiarize themselves with the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, the venue for Thursday’s encounter, the team will have a walkthrough on Wednesday.
The highly anticipated match is scheduled to start at 5 pm Nigeria time. This clash marks Lesotho’s first test in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, and they are keen to make a strong impression against the Super Eagles. Following this match, Lesotho will host the Squirrels of Benin Republic in their second fixture at the Moses Mahbida Stadium next week Tuesday.
The stage is set for an exciting showdown as the teams prepare to battle it out in the quest for World Cup qualification.
