World Cup Qualifiers: Ghana vs Nigeria live
Preview
The Baba Yara Stadium hosts the highly anticipated first leg of the World Cup Qualifiers clash between the Black Stars of Ghana and the Super Eagles of Nigeria which kicks off at 7:30 GMT.
Ghana come into this game after their African Cup of Nations 3-2 loss against Comoros. Ghana have four wins from their last six World Cup qualifiers, losing and drawing a game each. The home side also have one win from their last six games across all competitions, losing three games and drawing two games.
Nigeria on the other hand, come into this game after their African Cup of Nations 1-0 loss to Tunisia. Nigeria have four wins from their last six World Cup qualifiers, losing and drawing a game each. Nigeria also have a similar record in their last six games across all competitions, winning four while losing and drawing a game each.
Head-to-head
Ghana have one win from their last three meetings against Nigeria, drawing the other two games. Their recent meeting ended in a 0-0 draw back in 2014.
Prediction
This is a very tricky game and a tough one to call. Considering the form of both teams, the Super Eagles have the edge, but this is a West African derby so Ghana will not be subdued that easily. This game could likely end in a draw
