2019 AFCON Top Scorer Provides Tips on How Nigeria Can Beat Ghana in World Cup Qualifier

• Experienced centre forward Odion Jude Ighalo has disclosed what Nigeria needs to do in order to defeat Ghana
• Ighalo has been named in coach Augustine Eguavoen's star-studded squad to square off against the Black Stars
• Ghana and Nigeria will cross swords for the umpteenth time as the two West Africa neighbours fight for a slot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Nigeria and Al Hilal striker Odion Ighalo has provided the recipe for victory ahead of the FIFA World Cup play-off against Ghana.

The 32-year-old who has been in fine goalscoring form since joining Saudi side Al Hilal has been named in Augustine Eguavoen's 32-man squad.

The former Manchester United striker is part of the 9 forwards named in the squad as the Super Eagles aim to battle their Ghanaian counterparts with all their arsenals.

Ighalo, who came out of retirement last year, missed out on defending his 2019 AFCON top scorer's award after a mishap with former employers Al Shabab and is poised to make amends for his absence in Cameroon.

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When asked about the fixture, Odion admitted the game will be difficult. However, he outlined a number of factors that need to be considered by the team in order to surpass the Ghana hurdle.

“You know the rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana,” Ighalo told Tidesports source as quoted by footballghana.

“Because Ghana did not do well at the AFCON, they will want to bounce back so it is going to be a tough game; but Nigeria has what it takes to go through. We just need to focus and work harder and let the game against Tunisia go. We have to play with confidence, we have to express ourselves and we have to give our best.” He concluded.

Ighalo and his teammates will head to Ghana to play the first leg on March 25 at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium before hosting the Black Stars in the reverse fixture at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja four days later.

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Odion Ighalo aims sly dig at detractors

Al Hilal striker Odion Ighalo has slammed critics questioning his return to the Super Eagles after he came out of international retirement.

Despite missing out in the 2021 edition of the AFCON due to club issues, Ighalo is back in the Super Eagles squad to face Ghana.

Reacting to the criticisms he has received following his return, Ighalo told ESPN as cited on Daily Post that he remains undisturbed by the rants of some Eagles fans.