Lesotho captain Sekhoane Moerane has sounded a clear warning to the Super Eagles of Nigeria, insisting that his side will not be intimidated nor show any mercy when the two nations clash in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.

With just two matches remaining in the qualifiers, Lesotho sit five points behind joint Group C leaders Benin and South Africa, and though their chances of qualification remain slim, Moerane believes his team still has a fighting chance — and will give their all to keep those hopes alive.

Speaking confidently ahead of the encounter, the skipper stressed that while they respect the quality of Nigeria, they will not play with fear or inferiority.

> “Going into tomorrow’s game, we are not going to show fear because one thing we have to do is not to fear our opponents, but to give them respect,” said Moerane.

“We will be going with a lot of respect but not showing fear. That simply means we are going to give them our best. We are not doing anyone a favour — we are playing for our country, for Basotho.”

Moerane, who led his team to a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Nigeria in Uyo back in November 2023, believes that spirit and determination will once again guide Lesotho as they aim to make history in the qualifiers.