Leon Balogun accuses Ghana of using ‘juju’ to qualify for World Cup

Nigeria centre-back Leon Balogun believes ‘juju might have been concerned’ in Ghana’s World Cup qualification. 

The Black Stars edged the Tremendous Eagles by way of the away aim rule to qualify to the World Cup for a fourth time. Thomas Partey’s strike in Abuja ensured Ghana certified forward of Nigeria for the match in Qatar.

9 months after the playoffs, Balogun revealed that Ghana’s final minute choice to alter venues might be primarily based on black magic.

“It’s humorous as a result of that season, the away targets rule had been scrapped all over the place. I don’t know why they didn’t do it in Africa…I’ve no clue. Till at the present time, I don’t perceive,” Balogun informed The Stunning Sport.

“We did go to Ghana to play the primary leg and it was a tricky recreation. there was this complete fuss about them altering the stadium on the final minute on Tuesday once they have by no means misplaced they usually say whether or not Juju might or might not have been concerned additionally or no matter.

“It was robust for us. I am unable to lie…..It was actually robust and we ended up enjoying [0-0.”

Ghana have been eradicated from the World Cup in Qatar after successful only a recreation in three matches.