Niger vs Lesotho — match summary
Africa · Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications · kick-off 25 Sept 2026 22:00
Full time · score 2-1
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Niger 21 · Lesotho 9
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Niger 55 · Lesotho 37
Shots on target 5-4 · corners 1-5 · possession 51-49
NextGOAL tip: Lesotho +1 · 2 stars
This Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications clash sees two teams looking to restore their confidence, with neither side performing up to expectations lately. Niger have a glaring problem in their finishing, having just lost 0-1 in their last match and averaging only 2.75 shots on target per game. Meanwhile, Lesotho are coming off a 0-4 stumble, though in the continental match before that, they managed to secure a 2-1 victory. In this match, hosts Niger are expected to take the initiative and push forward in search of a result, while Lesotho will focus on a tight defensive setup and look to exploit counter-attacking opportunities.