Two great African teams, two great failures. Ghana and Nigeria didn’t have the best start in 2022, as both selections failed to make an impression in AFCON 2021. The Super Eagles failed to go past the Round of 16 for the first time in 40 years, while Black Stars ended the competition after the first round as the last in Group C, with one draw and two defeats. And now, they are facing each other in an attempt to qualify for the World Cup 2022. One team will have a chance to end the year on a good note, while the other will try to forget that this year ever happened.(2.20) NIGERIA (3.00) GHANA (3.80)The goalless draw in the first leg in Ghana makes this game an open as possible, and in terms of striking power, Nigeria is far more superior, with the likes of Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho, Odion Ighalo and Umar Sadiq all in the team. Still, none of them scored in the first game, but Napoli forward vows to do better and take his team to Qatar.„At the last FIFA World Cup, Russia 2018, I was in the hospital, supporting the Super Eagles. I have always been a fan of the Super Eagles, having an opportunity to be here, we have on more hurdle. I am looking forward to the game as well as getting the World Cup ticket. To be called up to represent is a dream come true. I will always seize the opportunity to represent the Super Eagles if I’m fit and very much okay. To be back to this team is a blessing and I look forward to the matches. I miss the squad so much, I’ve been with the team since 2017, it’s always a great atmosphere with the team. That I was not at the AFCON was a big blow to me, but I give thanks to God for whatever situation I find myself in. Now I am back with the team and I want to give my all for the common good of the team” Osimhen told CAFOnline.com.It will be a special Tuesday for Zaha as the Elephants clash with the Three LionsAfter an AFCON failure, the World Cup is a must for the Super Eagles. After all, Nigeria debuted in the FIFA’s competition back in 1994 and has been a contributor in six World Cups so far, and Osimhen is determined to provide his country a seventh participation, even thou he knows that Ghana will be a big problem.”Ghana is a great team and we will never underrate the team just as we’ve been doing, we saw the upset the Central African Republic gave to us. For me, I would do my best, but it’s not just about me, we have some inspirational players in the team like Ahmed Musa, Odion Ighalo, Kenneth Omeruo and other great players. With the help of their experience, we’ll be able to actualize this dream. We know the importance of the game to us, our families, careers and the entire nation. This game is more than just football and we will give our best and also try to make sure we have the upper hand” said Napoli striker.
