The Crocodiles head coach Ntosi Leslie remains upbeat that his side has what it takes to beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria to the 2026 world cup ticket; npflupdates.com reports.
The Super Eagles is in a precarious position and on the verge of losing out of the 2026 football mundial taking place in America.
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The three-time African champions have managed three points from a possible twelve. And must now win all of its matches to stand a chance of qualifying for the tournament.
However, that seemed a herculean task, as coach Ntosi reveal his team’s willingness to compete.
What Coach Ntosi said About The Super Eagles And World Cup Qualifiers
“We’re in a group with giants like Nigeria and South Africa, but we’ve shown we can hold our own.
“We’ve secured results against teams with far greater resources, including a 1-1 draw in Nigeria and a solid win over Zimbabwe,” told FIFA.com and was quoted by CAF .
Lesotho currently sits fourth in Group C with five points, just two points behind group leaders, Rwanda.
According to Ntosi, his boys hopes to be consistent so as to overcome Super Eagles and other opponents.
“Our progress is down to consistency and defensive discipline, but we need to be more clinical upfront if we want to take the next step,” Notsi said.
“Every match is crucial, especially in March when we face key opponents. We need to remain competitive and united throughout the campaign,” he said.
The Crocodiles’ defensive structure is no doubt very good; however, the coach emphasized the need for greater creativity and aggressiveness in attack.
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“We’ve made strides in our discipline and defensive organization, but to compete at the highest level, we need to convert our chances,” he explained.
The Super Eagles will return to action for the world cup qualifiers next March. They hope to clinch the ticket, as was the case of the 2025 Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign.