Ola Aina: Why “Confident” Super Eagles fumbled 2022 World Cup qualification

Nigeria had Ghana on the ropes within the second leg of the 2022 World Cup playoffs and will have simply wrapped up the competition within the first half, Olaoluwa Aina claimed in an interview with FL.

As he seemed again to that fateful when the Tremendous Eagles tripped on the end line in opposition to their arch rivals, Aina mentioned the group was assured of win and the World Cup ticket.

“We went into the sport in Abuja very assured; I definitely did, and I really feel like we was on the entrance foot from the primary whistle,” the RB mentioned recounting the sport.

Nonetheless, regardless of the early dominance, Ghana drew first blood contained in the tenth minute by way of captain Thomas Partey.

Though Nigeria responded, William Troost-Ekong changing from the spot after a assessment confirmed Ademola Lookman was tripped within the field.

The Tremendous Eagles Stand-in captain dispatched completely to stage the rating within the twenty sixth minute.

Wave and wave of Nigeria’s assault was repelled within the first half and subsequently within the second, wasted alternatives that finally would see Ghana progress.

“You see Victor’s (Osimhen) objective was disallowed, however we had many alternatives within the first half to possibly even put the sport to sleep very early,” Aina continued.

“But it surely wasn’t to occur, it wasn’t to be and these items occur in soccer.”

The tie, over two legs ended 1-1 on mixture however the Black Stars punched their ticket to Qatar on away objectives rule.

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