Nigeria match venue uncertainty as Lesotho considers Port Elizabeth for Super Eagles clash
The Super Eagles may not return to the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein for their World Cup qualifying matchday 9 meeting with Lesotho on October 6.
The match will be played in South Africa, the ‘adopted home ground’ for Lesotho. Concerns were raised about the conditions of the stadium’s pitch in the preceding match days 7 and 8 that pitted Lesotho with South Africa and South Africa versus Nigeria.
According to South African news outlet, Soccer Lladuma, Lesotho are negotiating the venue for their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, scheduled for October 6.
The publication quoted Lesotho FA’s Secretary General Mokhosi Phillip Mohapi, as saying that Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth is the frontrunner to host the fixture, but Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein is also under consideration.
The decision will be crucial for both teams as Nigeria pushes to secure maximum points away from home in a tightly contested group.
Lesotho’s preparations for the Super Eagles tie come amid uncertainty over FIFA’s yet-to-be-announced ruling on South Africa’s use of an ineligible player.
