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All Set For One Of The Most Anticipated 2022 World Cup Playoffs In Africa

March 24, 2022
Stephen KotochiebyStephen Kotochie
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All Set For One Of The Most Anticipated 2022 World Cup Playoffs In Africa

The stage is set for fireworks as Ghana hosts arch-rivals, Nigeria, in one of the most anticipated matches of the first-leg of the 2022 World Cup playoffs in Kumasi on Friday.

As the two-legged mammoth clash will decide which side picks up a spot at the global tournament, the tension associated with matches between the West African heavyweights has gone a notch higher as it is not only pride and bragging rights at stake.

Smarting from their recent unimpressive outing at the 2021 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, the two countries are keen on winning back the support of their fans by qualifying for Qatar to banish the disappointment of last month’s tournament in Cameroon.

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The Black Stars had the country’s worst ever outing at the AFCON as they were only able to secure just one point at the group stage with their plight exacerbated by the humiliating 3-2 defeat to lowly-unfancied Comoros.

The Super Eagles, on the other hand, had a better showing in the competition as they topped their group before they were surprisingly defeated 1-0 in the Round of 16 by Tunisia, which ended their six-game unbeaten streak.

Since the tournament, Ghana overhauled its technical staff by sacking Serbian coach, Milovan Rajevac, who was blamed for the team’s unimpressive showing in Cameroon.

Former international player, Otto Addo, one of the second team coaches at German side, Borussia Dortmund, was appointed to take charge and he will be aided by former Newcastle manager, Chris Hughton, who will work as the technical advisor for the two matches.

Nigeria also took a different route by boosting its backroom staff with former international winger, Emmanuel Amunike, to help coach Augustine Eguavoen prepare for the tough encounter.

Ghana boosts squad ahead of the super clash

The Black Stars have also boosted their squad as several players who missed the tournament in Cameroon for various reasons are now present for the game against Nigeria.

Ajax Amsterdam playmaker, Mohammed Kudus, and Germany-based, Kwesi Wriedt, return for the Black Stars. Meanwhile, AS Roma youngster, Felix Afena-Gyan, Fulham defender, Denis Odoi, and Hearts of Oak ace, Dennis Korsah, have been handed their debut call-ups.

But the Black Stars will miss captain Andre Ayew who is suspended while Rennes talented winger, Kamaldeen Sulemana, is also absent from the squad because of injury.

In the absence of the substantive captain, the Black Stars will turn to Arsenal superstar, Thomas Partey, for inspiration as the team seeks an emphatic home victory over its arch-rivals and coach Addo believes the Black Stars can defeat the Super Eagles.

“We all expect Ghana to qualify for the FIFA World Cup (Qatar 2022) but that won’t be easy as we need to do our best to make it to this tournament”, the former Ghana international winger, Addo said. The interim coach said “Matches between Ghana and Nigeria are always difficult but we believe in our players, we believe in our strategies, and we believe in the unflinching support of all Ghanaians as we go into these two matches”.

Super Eagles arrive in Ghana

The supper Eagles of Nigeria have arrived safely in Ghana for the crucial game tomorrow. The Nigerian team has been boosted by the return of dreaded strikers, Victor Osimhen of Napoli and Saudi Arabia-based, Odion Ighalo, as both of them missed the AFCON.

Former England youth striker, Ademola Lookman, switched allegiance in time for the game to boost the attacking line that already includes Kelechi Iheanacho.

However, Midfielder, Wildfred Ndidi, and goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, have been ruled out of the match because of various health reasons. Nigeria coach Eguavoen admits it would be a difficult match but insists Nigeria has got the players to help them defeat their opponents.

“It’s a very crucial match, a lot is at stake”, the former Super Eagles defender who is now the coach of the side, Eguavoen, said ahead of the first-leg game in Kumasi

“The most important thing is to qualify for the World Cup. We have a strong squad and a large pool of players to choose from. The boys are sharp and ready to go. We have to win well against Ghana to get over the line. We will do the talking on the pitch”. 

Augustine Eguavoen

Even though Ghana has the head-to-head advantage having won 25 of their 56 previous clashes with 19 ending in draws, the Super Eagles are counting on their current form to give them the leverage over the Black Stars.

Nigeria has won three of its past five matches and drawn one with the other ending in a defeat while the opponent on Friday lost three games, drew one and won one.

The match will most likely be won by the most determined team on Friday night as matches between the two West African giants know no form or guide.

The return match will be played in the Nigerian capital of Abuja on Tuesday with the winner over the two legs picking one of Africa’s five tickets to the World Cup.

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Tags: 2021 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations2022 World CupafricaghanaNigeriaOtto Addo

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