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2026 WCQ: Peseiro attributes draw against Lesotho to bad luck
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, said that terrible luck was to blame for his team’s 1-1 draw with Lesotho.
Despite being the clear favourites going into the match, Peseiro’s team was left disappointed by the visitors’ determined effort.
Additionally, the Super Eagles missed a few opportunities that they produced.
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The forward for Leicester City, Kelechi Iheanacho, struck the woodwork in the second half after having a free kick saved in the first.
Before the interval, Ademola Lookman had one more opportunity that he squandered.
According to Peseiro, his side had a rough day.
After the game, he declared, “We had 76% of the ball possession against 24% (by Lesotho), the opponents only had two chances to score and scored a goal.”
“We had numerous opportunities to score. It was unlucky.
The Super Eagles’ next match is scheduled for Sunday against Zimbabwe.