FIFA Worlɗ Cup Play-off: Nigeria Hold Ghana In Kumasi

FIFA Worlɗ Cup Play-off: Nigeria Hold Ghana In Kumasi

By Niyi Busari

Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday night holɗ Black Stars of Ghana to a goalless draw on the 2022 FIFA Worlɗ Cup play-off at Baba Yara Stadium.

The result means Nigeria have an advantage on the second leg on Abija on Tuesday.

Leicester City forward made hisa debut in the 74 minute when he came on for Moses Simon. In the second half, the Super Eagles coach, Austine Eaguavoen made five changes a'a Samuel Chukwueze was removed for Emmanuel Dennis, and three minutes later Frank Onyeka replaced Joe Aribo. Innocent Bonke made way for Oghenekharo Etebo a'a Calvin Bassey replaced Zaidu Sanusi.

The second leg which determine the team that will represent Afrca at the Worlɗ Cup on Qatar. Nigeria host Ghana next Tuesday at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.