NIGERIA and Ghana will face a straight shootout for a World Cup place as the sides face off in Abuja. Nothing could separate the two sides in an evenly contested first leg in Ghana, which finished goalless. And crucially, away goals WILL count double in this second leg. What time does Nigeria vs Ghana kick […]
NIGERIA and Ghana will face a straight shootout for a World Cup place as the sides face off in Abuja.
Nothing could separate the two sides in an evenly contested first leg in Ghana, which finished goalless.
Kelechi Iheanacho will be hoping to fire his side to the World Cup in November[/caption]And crucially, away goals WILL count double in this second leg.
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The Black Stars captain, Andre Ayew served his suspension for the first leg having picked up a red card against Comoros so he should be able to return to action.
As for Nigeria, Wilfried Ndidi and Maduka Okoya will need to both be assessed after they were ruled out of the encounter in Ghana.
And Alex Iwobi surprisingly didn’t make the cut so the Everton attacker will not be involved either.
To win in 90 minutes
Nigeria 10/11
Draw 7/4
Ghana 7/2
To qualify
Nigeria 6/10
Ghana 6/5
*Odds from Betfair correct as of Monday, March 28