Lesotho vs Nigeria: Crocodiles boss Senong names Eagles main threat
Lesotho national team manager Thabo Senong has revealed that the pair of Victor Osimhen and Joe Aribo as Super Eagles’ most dangerous stars ahead of Sunday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria.
The Crocodiles will battle three-time African champions Nigeria in their second Group L match of the AFCON qualifiers at Maseru on Sunday.
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Senong’s side began their 2021 AFCON qualifiers campaign with a 1-1 draw away to Serria Leone on Wednesday.
On the other hand, the Eagles defeated Benin’s Squirrels 2-1 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, with Osimhen among the goalscorers while Aribo played a crucial role in the victory.
“Nigeria has very strong and skillful players.”
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“Osimhen and Aribo have done well at their clubs. Everyone knows that they are very dangerous. We have to put an eye on them,” admitted the former South Africa U20 coach, who has cautioned his players to be wary of the pair.
Nigeria currently lead Group L with three points after the win against Benin.