Nigeria will face Lesotho in a high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa Qualifier match on Friday.
Lesotho is coming into this match after losing 0-4 to Benin in the 8th round of the FIFA World Cup Africa Qualifier last time out. Leslie Notsi's men have only collected two victories in their eight matches while losing 3 and drawing the same number of games. They are currently sitting at the fifth spot in Group C.
In contrast, Nigeria is on a three-match unbeaten streak. The Super Eagles are coming into this match after sharing points with South Africa in a 1-1 draw last time out. With 11 points in 8 games, Eric Chelle's team is currently placed second in Group C.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
Lesotho vs. Nigeria live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this World Cup qualifier match in the U.S.:
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What time does Lesotho vs. Nigeria kick off?
This World Cup qualifier clash takes place at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa and kicks off on Friday, October 10 at 6:00 p.m. local time (SAST).
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Fri, Oct. 10 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Fri, Oct. 10 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Fri, Oct. 10 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Fri, Oct. 10 | 9:00 a.m. |
Lesotho 2025 schedule
Here are Lesotho's fixtures in the October international break:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 10 | Nigeria | 12:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 13 | Zimbabwe | 12:00 p.m. |
Nigeria 2025 schedule
Here are Nigeria's fixtures in the October international break:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 10 | Lesotho | 12:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 14 | Benin | 12:00 p.m. |