Disappointment as Ghana stop Super Eagles again

Ghana has certified for the CHAN event for the primary time since 2014 as Nigeria miss out on a second straight event

The Black Galaxies had defeated the Tremendous Eagles B 2-0 on the Cape Coast Stadium within the first leg of the WAFU part of the qualifiers.

The Nigerians started the game on the front foot in opposition to a resolute Ghanaian crew and threw all they may on the Black Galaxies. The primary half nonetheless ended on a goalless stalemate with stress piling on the Nigerians.

Within the second half, the Tremendous Eagles saved pushing for the wanted impetus and had one within the 76th minute by means of Zulkifilu Muhammed. The sport noticed Nigeria upping the tempo and had their reward within the ninetieth minute by means of NPFL prime scorer, Chijioke Akuneto to attract Nigeria stage.

At 2-2, the sport was tied and it meant they’d go into penalty shootouts.

Ghana received on penalties 3-2 and have certified for the CHAN event, with Nigeria lacking out for the second straight time.

Recall that Togo stopped Nigeria from the event the final time and the Tremendous Eagles final featured within the event meant for home-based gamers in 2018.