Peseiro blames ill luck for draw against Lesotho


Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, has attributed his side’s 1-1 draw against Lesotho to bad luck.


Peseiro’s men were the overwhelming favourites heading into the game but were left frustrated as the visitors , who put up a resolute performance.


The Super Eagles also failed to convert some of the chances they created.


Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho had a free kick saved in the first half and hit the woodwork in the second half.


Ademola Lookman also missed another chance before the break.


Peseiro stated that it was a bad day for his side.


“We had 76% of the ball possession against 24% (by Lesotho), the opponents only had two chances to score and scored a goal,” he said after the game.


“We had many chances to score. It was bad luck.”


The Super Eagles will face Zimbabwe in their next game on Sunday.