Nigeria 1-1 Lesotho Analysis: Peseiro’s thoughts, overwhelming ball possession and near misses

The 1-1 result against Lesotho couldn’t have caught discerning fans of the Super Eagles unawares.

The games against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique highlighted two main issues. First, there is an apparent need for a midfielder who can create opportunities for the forwards. Second, there was a lack of urgency in the final third.

As many will have observed, in today’s football world, more ball possession does not always translate to victory.