Lesotho’s head coach, Leslie Notsi acknowledges the Super Eagles as one of Africa’s premier teams ahead of their clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

On Thursday, the Likuena will face the formidable Super Eagles in their first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

Speaking ahead of the match, Notsi concedes his side must be at their best to beat the three-time African champions.

Although the gaffer sees the match as an opportunity for Lesotho themselves against good side.

“We are playing a tough fixture against one of the best footballing countries in Africa and the world, a team that has qualified for the World Cups,” Notsi told reporters.

“You know we are expecting a tough encounter, a team made up of very fantastic players, a fantastic coach and our expectation is to have a very tough match and we are taking this opportunity as a young football nation growing to come and play against the best so that we can help the exposure and experience,” He concluded.