It's a crucial World Cup qualifier on Friday, October 10, as Lesotho hosts Nigeria at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.
Nigeria have been handed a lifeline after South Africa were docked points for fielding an ineligible player, tightening Group C with two games left.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 Nigeria: 2 wins from 8 games — sit 3rd in Group C with 11after a rollercoaster campaign. Form: (DLWDWD).
🔸 Lesotho: 9 points from 8 games, positioned 5th and still mathematically alive. Form: (WLWDLL).
️ 📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Nigeria was given a World Cup 2026 lifeline after South Africa were docked points for using an ineligible Teboho Mokoena.
🔥 That decision means Nigeria are only three points behind Benin and South Africa with two matches remaining.
🔥 Lesotho have nine points from eight games and has technically won one of their last eight fixtures (the awarded 3–0 vs South Africa).
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🟦Lesotho | qualifiers form: W🟢 L🔴 W🟢 D🟡 L🔴 L🔴:
Playing ‘home’ in South Africa reduces the typical home-edge, but the team will aim to frustrate and counter when Lesotho' hosts’ Nigeria in Polokwane, with direct qualification a long shot, but mathematically possible.
The Crocodiles have spread goals among several players — Mkwanazi, Fothoane, Rasethuntsa and Thabantso — so they pose different attacking threats.
🟩Nigeria | qualifiers form: D🟡 L🔴 W🟢 D🟡 W🟢:
Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles must win both remaining fixtures and rely on other results to go their way. The return of Victor Osimhen lifts the attack.
Ademola Lookman is expected to lead the line along with the Galatasaray man, with Moses Simon likely to feature. Alex Iwobi’s creativity will be important, while Ola Aina misses out with a long-term hamstring injury.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🟦Lesotho (possible):
Moerane, Malane, Mkwanazi, Makhele, Matlabe, Rapuleng, Matsau, Mokachane, Toloane, Thabantso, Sera.
🟩Nigeria (possible):
Nwabali, Fredrick, Troost-Ekong, Bassey, Onyemaechi, Onyeka, Ndidi, Iwobi, Lookman, Simon, Osimhen.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Ademola Lookman — expected outlet in attack.
✨ Alex Iwobi — key for ball progression and creativity.
✨ Victor Osimhen has three goals in qualifying, and his availability is pivotal for Nigeria’s hopes.
✨ Sekhoane Moerane — Lesotho’s goalkeeper who must produce big saves.
✨ Motlomelo Mkwanazi scored in the November 2023 1–1 draw with Nigeria and has one goal and one assist in qualifying.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Lesotho / Home to win = 23.02
💵 Nigeria / Away to win = 1.13
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG) = 3.05
💵 Over 2.5 goals = 1.58
This is a tense, low-margin tie — Nigeria needs a statement and full focus, while Lesotho will back themselves to make life difficult. Who takes the three points on Friday?
Share your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Lesotho vs Nigeria FIFA World Cup Qualifier game here on MSport.
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It's World Cup Qualifying time on Wednesday, October 8, and Ghana can take a decisive step towards direct qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they face the Central African Republic in Morocco.
The Black Stars sit top of their qualifying group and will aim to confirm their place on the global stage with a victory over their already-eliminated opponents.
📈Team Form📉
🇬🇭 Ghana: 19 points from eight matches, currently first (1st). They’re also unbeaten in their last two qualifiers (W1, D1).
🇨🇫 Central African Republic: 5 points from eight matches, currently fifth (5th). They’re also winless in their last five qualifiers (D2, L3).
️📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head📊
🔥Previous Meeting: Ghana won the reverse fixture 4-3 in a thrilling encounter in Accra.
🔥Ghana's Attack: The Black Stars have scored 17 goals in the qualifiers, the most in their group.
🔥CAR's Struggle: Les Fauves have failed to score in their last five matches across all competitions.
🔬What to Expect From Both Teams
🇨🇫 Central African Republic | WCQ form: L🔴 L🔴 D🟡 L🔴 D🟡 W🟢
With their hopes of reaching the World Cup already over, CAR is playing for pride. Coach Eloge Enza Yamissi's team has struggled defensively, conceding 17 goals in the campaign.
They will rely on all-time leading scorer Louis Mafouta to try to end an eight-match winless run.
🇬🇭 Ghana | WCQ form: W🟢 L🔴 W🟢 W🟢 D🟡 W🟢
Otto Addo’s men need a win to all but confirm their automatic qualification for the World Cup. The team has been strong in attack but will be wary after a 1-1 draw with Chad in their previous away fixture.
Key players like Mohammed Kudus and Jordan Ayew are available, with in-form Antoine Semenyo expected to lead the line after scoring a brace for his club.
👥Predicted Lineups👥
🇨🇫 Central African Republic (possible):
Abimala, F Yangoa, Gambor, Miambaye, Basse-Zokana, Beyissa, Oualengbe, Gusset, Yawanendji, Djimet, Mafouta.
🇬🇭 Ghana (possible):
Asare, Adjetey, Djiku, Salisu, Yirenkyi, Sibo, Partey, Mensah, Semenyo, Ayew, Kudus.
💵Odds Market on MSport💵
💵 Central African Republic/Home to win = 12.02
💵 Ghana/Home to win = 1.29
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG No) = 1.40
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 2.05
This is a high-stakes fixture for Ghana—a victory all but seals a dream trip to the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, while the Central African Republic will look to play the role of spoilers and end their campaign on a positive note.
Who takes the three points on Wednesday? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
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Two Serie A giants clash on Sunday, October 5, as Juventus hosts AC Milan at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. The match pits Juventus' unbeaten league run against a Milan side fresh from a statement win.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 Juventus: 1️1️ points from their opening 5 matches, currently unbeaten & 4th in Serie A.
🔸 AC Milan: 1️2️ points from their opening 5 matches, sitting one point above Juventus in the standings in first place.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head📊
🔥Juventus are on a 10-match unbeaten run in Serie A, stretching back to April.
🔥Juventus won the most recent home encounter between the two clubs in January by a 2-0 score.
🔥That victory is Juventus's sole win in the last four meetings between the teams. However, AC Milan also has just one win in that time, with two games ending 0-0.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams
⚫Juventus | All competitions form: W🟢 W🟢 D🟡 D🟡 D🟡 D🟡:
Igor Tudor's side remains undefeated in the league but has drawn four of its last six matches across all competitions. A late equaliser saved them in a 1-1 draw with Atalanta last week, and they followed up with a 2-2 Champions League draw against Villarreal. The team has shown offensive capability but struggles to maintain defensive solidity.
🔴AC Milan | All competitions form: L🔴 W🟢 W🟢 W🟢 W🟢 W🟢:
Under former Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri, Milan arrives with momentum from four consecutive wins. They are top of the table and come off a significant 2-1 victory over reigning champions Napoli. With a transformed midfield and no European distractions, they pose a serious threat.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
⚫Juventus (possible):
Di Gregorio; Gatti, Bremer, Kelly; Kalulu, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; Vlahovic.
🔴AC Milan (possible):
Maignan; De Winter, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Pulisic, Gimenez.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨Christian Pulisic - Milan's main man with six goal involvements this term.
✨Massimiliano Allegri - Returns to face his old club, Juventus, for the first time since leaving.
✨Luka Modric & Adrien Rabiot - Milan's transformative silk-and-steel midfield influence.
✨Dusan Vlahovic - A contender in Juventus' three-way battle for selection in attack.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Juventus/Home to win = 2.74 ✅
💵 AC Milan/Away to win = 2.79 ✅
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.80 ✅
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 2.07 ✅
This is a fixture rich with narrative, featuring Allegri's highly anticipated return to Turin. Juventus will rely on their home strength and unbeaten record, while Milan's winning momentum makes them formidable opponents.
Who takes the three points on Sunday? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
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