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FootballEx-Nigeria International Tells Super Eagles Stars Big Secret Ahead of Clash Against Ghana
- Super Eagles of Nigeria will be facing Ghana national team two times this month in 2022 World Cup play-off
- Garba Lawal who played 57 games for Nigeria has warned the Super Eagles players to take the two games serious
- Victor Osimhen who is in good form for Napoli is expected to lead the attack for Super Eagles in the two games
Former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has warned the current Super Eagles players to be mentally and physically ready for their coming 2022 World Cup final play-off against Ghana this month.
Nigerians home and abroad will know on March 29 if the Super Eagles would be going to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup after the two-legged battles against the Ghana national team.
Ghana will be at home for the first encounter which will be played on March 25 in Accra before traveling to Abuja to face the Super Eagles in the return fixture four days later.
According to the report on Complete Sports, Garba Lawal explained that the Super Eagles should beware of Ghana's antics and tactics for the first battle in Accra.
Garba Lawal's reaction about Ghana vs Nigeria
“The rivalry between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Ghana have really come a long way and this very game that pit both teams together will even make it more fierce.
“However, Ghana may want to approach the game with a very different tactics and antics in order to achieve their utmost goal o qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.
''This is where the Super Eagles must have to be careful and watchful even though we have the players that can get the job done. But then we have to help the players Psychologically and mentally before the game because the Ghana may focus more on their fans to achieve their aim.”
Victor Osimhen on fire, scores brace for Napoli in big win over tough European giants
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FootballEarlier, Sports Brief had reported how Victor Osimhen was in fine form on Sunday evening, 13 March, as the Nigerian striker netted a brace for Italian giants Napoli in their 2-1 win over hosts Verona in a tough Serie A game.
The win for Victor Osimhen and his teammates helped them to reduce AC Milan's lead to three points on the Serie A table and Napoli players are now expected to fight for the title.
Napoli started this encounter against Verona impressively and they got their breakthrough in the 14th minute through Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen.
The former Lille star almost doubled the lead for Napoli four minutes after scoring, but the Super Eagles striker was unable to score as he was denied by Verona goalie Lorenzo Montipo.