Lesotho Confident They Can Stand Up To Nigeria And South Africa, Says Coach

Lesotho Confident They Can Stand Up To Nigeria And South Africa, Says Coach

Lesotho’s head coach, Leslie Notsi, has expressed optimism about his team’s chances in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, stating their ability to stand firm against stronger.…READ MORE…

teams like Nigeria and South Africa.

Nicknamed the Crocodiles, Lesotho currently holds fourth place in Group C with five points, trailing group leaders Rwanda, second-placed South Africa, and third-placed Benin by just two points. The competition remains fierce, with Nigeria sitting in fifth place with three points.

Speaking to FIFA.com, Notsi acknowledged the challenges of competing against well-resourced teams but remained resolute. “We’re in a group with giants like Nigeria and South Africa, but we’ve shown we can hold our own,” he said.

The coach highlighted some of his team’s achievements, including a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Nigeria and an impressive victory over Zimbabwe, demonstrating their resilience.

Looking ahead, Lesotho faces critical matches against South Africa and Rwanda as the qualifiers resume in March 2025.

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