AFCON: Cruise at Teslim Balogun Stadium as Super Eagles thrash Lesotho 3-0

It was a very comfortable evening’s work for the Super Eagles who ended their qualifying campaign for the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-0 triumph over Group L’s bottom side, Lethoso.

A goal from Man of the Match, and constant danger, Victor Osimhen in the first half, was added to by Oghenekaro Etebo and Paul Onuachu in the second to take Nigeria onto 14 points from their six games.

Gernot Rohr was delighted to be able to have Everton dangerman Alex Iwobi in from the start – he had been a doubt until a late negative covid-19 test came through – and along with Iheanacho and their Napoli striker caused their visitors all sorts of problems. In fact, the only surprise was that it took 23 minutes for one of them to bag the opener.

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The whole team played their part – even Uzoho needed to have his wits about him on a few occasions – but a special mention to both Wilfred Ndidi and OghenekaroEtebo who held together with

the midfield brilliantly and kept things ticking along.

We may have to wait until January 2022 to see how the AFCON finals unfold, but fans of the Super Eagles will be expecting an excellent showing from their heroes.

Moreso, the match which takes place at the Teslim Balogun stadium has created reaction especially from Lagosians.

3:0!

Happy to witness a victory for the Super Eagles as we celebrate the #SuperEaglesHomecoming at the Teslim Balogun Stadium.

Now we look forward to the African Cup of Nations. Well done to the coach, team and the supporters. #SpiritOfLagos

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) March 30, 2021

My wife and I joined the Governor of Lagos State @babajidesanwoolu, @thenff President Amaju Pinnick, at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in my Surulere 1 Federal Constituency to watch the game between Nigeria and Lesotho. Congrats Super Eagles ? pic.twitter.com/394Otc4QyE

— Femi Gbajabiamila (@femigbaja) March 30, 2021