World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria vs Ghana live
Preview
The World Cup Qualifiers continues as Nigeria take on Ghana for the 2nd round of the World Cup qualifiers after the first round ended in a 0-0 draw. Venue for the game is the Abuja National Stadium with kick-off time scheduled to be 17:00 GMT.
Nigeria will be seeking to sealing the day off with a victory to make it to the world cup. They have been impressive in their last five games, winning three, drawing one and losing one. Nigeria failed to score against Ghana during the first round of the world cup qualifiers despite having the better quality and creating the best chances.
Ghana on the other hand have been poor lately. Comparing the Black Stars’ performances these days to their performances some years ago, they have been a massive dip in performance. Ghana have no win in any of their last five games; three defeats and two draws. Their first round world cup qualifiers against Nigeria was a close shave for them after their goalkeeper pulled off brilliant saves for them.
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Head-to-head
In the most recent times, Ghana and Nigeria have not faced off except their most recent match last week where it ended 0-0.
Prediction
Nigeria have the upper hand to win this game. Ghana’s squad does not still seem consistent and good enough to make progress, however, any small underestimation from Nigeria could cost them as Ghana are aggressive to make it to the World Cup this year after missing out four years ago.
