Nigeria to unleash 19 year old wonderkid against Ghana in World Cup playoff

• Former Flying Eagles attacking midfielder Akinkunmi Amoo has earned his first Super Eagles callup to face Ghana
• Amoo, who recently moved to Danish giants FC Copenhagen as a record transfer for Hammarby FC was listed as one of the midfielders
• Nigeria and Ghana will cross swords in an all-important two-legged tie for a spot in the FIFA World Cup, which will be staged in Qatar

FC Copenhagen winger Akinkunmi Amoo has been named in Nigeria's squad for this month's 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Ghana.

The former U17 World Cup star was included in the provisional 32-man squad as one of the attacking midfielders to face the Black Stars.

Amoo was regarded as one of the best players for Hammarby FC in the Swedish Allsvenskan, before he joined Danish giants FC Copenhagen for a record transfer in January.

The 19-year-old will battle with potential debutant Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, and Samuel Chukwueze for a starting berth on the wings.

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Eguavoen tips his squad to qualify ahead of Ghana

Caretaker manager for the Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen reckons his nation deserves a spot in Qatar.

Eguavoen will lead the Super Eagles to the final phase of the World Cup qualifiers in a make-or-break tie against West African neighbours Ghana.

Augustine, who doubles as the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, was retained as the interim manager after a stellar group phase in the Africa Cup of Nations.

The 56-year-old tactician, in an interview, admitted the clash between the two football powerhouses will be tough.

Super Eagles Fans React After Nigeria Release Crack Team to Face Ghana

Sports Brief earlier reported that Social media has responded to Eguavoen's 32-provisional squad to square off against Ghana later in the month of March.

There have been mixed reactions pertaining to the squad released by the caretaker manager as Nigeria chase a fourth successive World Cup appearance - a record currently held by Cameroon.

The two West African powerhouses will renew their rivalry later this month with Ghana hosting the Super Eagles on March 25 before travelling to Abuja for the return leg four days later.