Ghana vs Nigeria World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Ghana Draws 0:0 with Nigeria in First Leg Playoffs.
The contest between Ghana and Nigeria in the first leg of the decisive 2022 World Cup playoff clash has ended in a 0:0 draw. The first leg of the most anticipated match on the continent took place in the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Friday March 25, 2022.
Ghana vs Nigeria World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Ghana Draws 0:0 with Nigeria in First Leg Playoffs
The Black Stars of Ghana and the Super Eagles of Nigeria are arch rivals that have faced off in multiple contests in over the past years.
There have been 56 previous encounters between Ghana Black Stars and Nigeria, necessitating a rewrite of history on Friday night.
Until today’s contest, The head-to-head record between the two countries had it that Ghana has been victorious in 25 of the games, while the opponents, Nigeria has secured 12 victories. There were a total of 18 draws between the two teams.
The two teams last met in the 2014 African Nations Championship semi-finals and Ghana won the game on penalties.
The result of today’s match adds to the record between the Black Stars and the Super Eagles. The two teams now have a head-to-head record of 19 draws.
When Will The Second Leg Between Ghana and Nigeria Be Played?
The Second Leg of the World Cup playoff Between Ghana and Nigeria is expected to be played on March 29, 2022. The second leg of the Playoff will be the final match which would determine the fate of either Ghana or Nigeria in the World Cup 2022.
