Two giants of African Football but only one of these sides can confirm their place in the 2022 World Cup.
Both teams will be looking to build upon a disappointing appearance at AFCON where Ghana took just one point and were eliminated in the group stages. Nigeria made it out of the groups but were eliminated by Tunisia.
If not a Luis Suarez handball Ghana likely would have made the last four in 2010 and they are seeking their fourth finals appearance. Nigeria are looking to make the finals for a seventh time having made the last 16 on two occasions
The Black Stars most famous player is Jordan Ayew who plays for Crystal Palace in the Premier League while they are coached by former player Otto Addo. The Super Eagles are led by another Premier League player in Kelechi Iheanacho and are coached by another ex-player in Augustine Eguavoen.
In World Cup Qualifiers Ghana are unbeaten in their last four and an incredible 25 when looking just at home games. Nigeria meanwhile have lost just one of their last 42 qualifiers and none of their last 21 on the road.
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