CHAN 2023 Qualifier: Will Nigeria get the better of Ghana this time?

Nigeria and Ghana sq. up towards one another, the tie is all the time likened to that of the fierce and fisty El-Classico.

The ‘Jollof Derby’ it has been termed, and it doesn’t matter whether or not it’s the home-based gamers prosecuting this, old-time rivalry will probably be rekindled when each groups take to the pitch this night in Cape Coast.

Nigeria remains to be smarting from the ache and disappointment the Black Stars of Ghana meted out to them early this yr as a solitary Thomas Partey aim denied the Tremendous Eagles qualification ticket to the World Cup.

This time round, it’s concerning the largest competitors for home gamers on the African continent: 2023 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to be hosted by Algeria.

Nigeria did not make it to the final version held in Cameroon and will probably be making a return in Algeria.

Nevertheless, Ghana has it worse as they’ve missed out on the final three editions, and gained’t be taking any probabilities to make it a fourth miss.

As regular, there have been robust talks from each camps forward of the first-leg encounter going down at present in Cape Coast.

The Tremendous Eagles B Head Coach Salisu Yusuf expressed confidence that the workforce will get the ticket forward of Ghana.

He primarily based his conviction on the standard of gamers he has and the character of the workforce.

“The sport towards Ghana will probably be robust and now we have to be at our greatest to have the ability to get a outcome,” Yusuf stated.

He added, “We need to be at CHAN and attempt to win it, that’s the reason we’re going all out to make sure that we get a end in Ghana and return dwelling to complete the job. It’s a Herculean activity and we’re up for it.

“The Ghanaian workforce, having performed two-legged qualifying matches towards Benin Republic and solely not too long ago returned from a coaching tour of Europe, are forward of us by way of preparations however now we have the standard and character to emerge victorious.”

The Black Galaxies of Ghana Coach, Walker Annor, on his half, expressed confidence that his facet will beat Tremendous Eagles to the ticket on each legs.

He stated, “We’re enjoying Nigeria on Sunday and I have to say we’re prepared for the sport.

“Will probably be a troublesome sport however we’re ready and I’m assured that we are going to qualify for the CHAN match subsequent yr.”

The sport will kick-off 5pm Nigeria time.

Whereas the return leg of the encounter is billed to carry Moshood Abiola Stadium Abuja on Saturday, September 3.