Massive Boost for Nigeria as CAF Approves Full Capacity Stadium Ahead Of Ghana Clash in Abuja

• The Confederation of African Football has agreed for 60,000 fans to be allowed to watch the game between Ghana and Nigeria at the Mashood Abiola stadium
• The 60,000 capacity stadium is now expected to be filled to full capacity after earlier granting approval for only 30,000
• The highly anticipated clash between the West African rivals is slated for Tuesday, March 29 in Abuja

The Confederation of African Football has given approval for 60,000 fans to be allowed to watch the second leg of the World Cup play-off between Ghana and Nigeria at the Mashood Abiola stadium in Abuja.

Africa's football governing body had earlier agreed for only 30,000 fans to be admitted at the stadium but according to Ghanasoccernet.com, CAF approved NFF's request for full capacity stadium.

Nigeria will host the Black Stars on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Mashood Abiola stadium in the World Cup play-off decider between the two countries.

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The Black Stars were held at home by the Super Eagles in Kumasi last Friday, leaving the game opened for both sides in the second leg.

The news of 60,000 fans to be allowed at the Mashood Abiola stadium is huge morale booster for Nigeria, who are chasing another World Cup appearance.

Ghana held at home by Nigeria in first leg of play-off

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghana and Nigeria will have another 90 minutes to decide which team qualifies for the World Cup after a pulsating goalless draw in the first leg of the play-offs in Kumasi.

Nigeria gave Ghana a scare when the referee whistled for penalty in the second half only for VAR to reverse the decision.

Ghana got off to a good start and nearly took the lead when teenager Abdul Fatawu Issahaku pulled a great save from Nigeria goalkeeper Francis Uzoho.

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Nigeria return to Abuja ahead of Ghana return leg

The Super Eagles of Nigeria jetted off to Abuja immediately after their pulsating goalless draw against the Black Stars of Ghana on Friday night.

Ghana and Nigeria will have another 90 minutes to decide which team qualifies for the World Cup after a 0-0 stalemate in the first leg of the play-offs in Kumasi.

In a video posted on twitter after the game, the Nigerian contingent, led by coach Augustine Eguavoen, departed the Kumasi airport to Abuja to prepare for the reverse fixture on Tuesday, 29th March.