Former Nigeria Striker Downplays Ghana's Quality Ahead of Super Eagles clash

• Yakubu Aiyegbeni insists the Black Stars of Ghana have no chance of qualifying to the World Cup ahead of Nigeria
• The former Everton forward says unlike Nigeria, it's not a big deal for the Black Stars to miss out on the World Cup for this year
• Nigeria versus Ghana is gradually gaining momentum as both teams clash next week for a place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Former Nigeria striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has taken a swipe at Ghana, claiming the Black Stars don't have what it takes to play in the 2022 World Cup.

The Super Eagles and West African neighbours Ghana will cross swords for the umpteenth time when both sides meet for a slot in Qatar.

Nigeria travel to Cape Coast stadium for the first leg before they return to the Moshood Abiola Stadium four days later in Abuja.

The Black Stars failed to advance for the Mundial in the last edition hosted in Russia in 2018 after qualifying in the previous three global showpieces.

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And ahead of the doubleheader slated for the 25th and 29th of March, Aiyegbeni insists it's not a big deal for the Black Stars to miss out on the World Cup for this second time this year.

“Just imagine Nigeria not qualifying for the World Cup? Ghana not qualifying for the World Cup in Qatar will not be a big deal," he told Joy Sports.

Ike Shorunmu points out the weakness in Nigeria's team to face Ghana

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Former Super Eagles goalkeeper and trainer Ike Shorunmu has pointed out weak spots Ghana could capitalize on ahead of the make-or-break World Cup qualifier.

West African heavyweights Nigeria and Ghana will reignite their age-long rivalry in a crucial two-legged tie in March for a spot at the FIFA World Cup.

The goalkeeping department of Nigeria came under a lot of backlash following the country's shock exit at the round-of-16 in the Africa Cup of Nations with No.1 Maduka Okoye coming under a series of attacks.