Live Updates: Lesotho vs Nigeria & Zimbabwe vs South Africa

Faisal Salisu Dambatta
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Two key 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Group C will be played this Friday from 5pm.

Nigeria travel to Lesotho, clinging to the faintest hope of qualification.

The Super Eagles are currently in third place with 11 points, behind Benin Republic and South Africa.

Only a win will do for Eric Chelle’s men, against a side that shocked them at home.

In the other game, South Africa will be looking to press on for the sole ticket in the group, despite a three-point deduction from FIFA.

Bafana Bafana take on rivals Zimbabwe, as they seek to go top of the table again.

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Faisal Salisu Dambatta is a Nigerian journalist, editor, and digital publisher recognized for his dedication to factual reporting and public-interest storytelling. He has built a reputation for blending traditional journalistic integrity with modern, data-driven news analysis. Over the years, Faisal has covered national and regional developments across politics, governance, technology, and socio-economic affairs. His writing emphasizes accuracy, accountability, and the preservation of journalistic ethics in the digital age. He currently serves as a lead editor at Etimes247 Newspaper, where he oversees editorial direction, audience engagement, and the integration of SEO-optimized content strategies. Faisal believes in using media as a force for civic awareness and constructive public dialogue. When he’s not editing stories, he contributes to journalism training, digital literacy advocacy, and research on the evolution of online news consumption in Africa. Areas of Expertise: Investigative reporting | Digital publishing | Media strategy | SEO | Audience development
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