Super Eagles vs Zimbabwe: Semi Ajayi focused after 1st goal against Lesotho

Ajayi has now taken to social media to celebrate his first goal for Nigeria on the international stage against Lesotho ahead of Zimbabwe.

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Super Eagles vs Zimbabwe: Semi Ajayi focused after 1st goal against Lesotho

Tosin Abayomi • 09:10 - 18.11.2023

Semi Ajayi focused on Super Eagles vs Zimbabwe after his 1st goal for Nigeria against Lesotho.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria started their campaign to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

At the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, the Super Eagles World Cup qualification opener was against the Crocodiles of Lesotho

Super Eagles 1-1 Lesotho

The Super Eagles were not effective to start the game as the first half ended in a goalless draw.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were disappointing against Lesotho (Twitter/X)
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were disappointing against Lesotho (Twitter/X)

Against the run of play, Tshwarelo Bereng located Motlomelo Mkhwanazi from a corner kick in the 56th minute to put Lesotho in front.

Kelechi Iheanacho's corner kick was headed in by Semi Ajayi for the Super Eagles equalizer.

Iheanacho captained the team in the absence of Ahmed Musa, William Troost-Ekong, and Wilfred Ndidi.

The Super Eagles World Cup qualification opener was a 1-1 draw against the Crocodiles of Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Photo Credit - X/Pooja
A shaky start for Nigeria Super Eagles against Lesotho

The game ended in a draw as the Super Eagles playing in the rain were unable to find a breakthrough against a stubborn Lesotho team.

Semi Ajayi reacts as Super Eagles Struggle against Lesotho ahead of Zimbabwe

Ajayi has now taken to social media to celebrate his first goal for Nigeria on the international stage.

Ajayi has now taken to social media to celebrate his first goal for Nigeria on the international stage against Lesotho ahead of Zimbabwe.
Ajayi has now taken to social media to celebrate his first goal for Nigeria on the international stage against Lesotho ahead of Zimbabwe.

Along with photos of the game was a message that said, "Blessed to be able to score my first goal for my country 🇳🇬🦅

"Full focus now switches to Sundays game and picking up maximum points. Thank you God 🙏🏾 #SA6 #GIG"

Ajayi has now taken to social media to celebrate his first goal for Nigeria on the international stage against Lesotho ahead of Zimbabwe.
Ajayi has now taken to social media to celebrate his first goal for Nigeria on the international stage against Lesotho ahead of Zimbabwe.

According to the Super Eagles, Awoniyi has a medical situation and will not be available for the second World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe.

The Super Eagles have branded Let's Do It Again ahead of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire but were unable to start their World Campaign with a win.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and now continue their quest for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada, and the United States of America (USA) against Zimbabwe on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

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