Ghana Versus Nigeria: What Happened When the Two Teams Last Met in Kumasi

• Ghana and Nigeria will face off in the World Cup play-off next week for a place at the tournament in Qatar
• The two teams have rich football history between them dating back from the 70's through to the modern era
• The Baba Yara sports stadium has been approved as hosts for the first leg encounter between the two countries

The Black Stars of Ghana are set to renew their rivalry with West African neighbours Nigeria in the World Cup play-off at the Baba Yara sports stadium next week.

The last time the two sides met at the same venue dates as far back as 1990, when a team led by former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah beat the Super Eagles.

At a packed Baba Yara stadium, it was Saara Mensah's only goal that separated the two sides in an entertaining encounter.

The team also had three times African player of the year, and father to current Black Stars captain Andre Ayew, Abedi Pele Ayew.

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In a photo posted on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, Ghana were in their all yellow famous jersey.

The squad against Nigeria:

Edward Ansah, Robert Eshun, Joe Addo, Michael Osei, Coach Burkhard Ziese, Emmanuel Ampeah, Joe Debrah, Skipper Kwesi Appiah, Kofi Abbrey, Abukari Damba, Frank Amankwah, Frimpong Manso, Emmanuel Armah, Abedi Pele, Sara-Mensah, Stanley Aborah, Sam Johnson

Ghana defender confident Black Stars will beat Nigeria

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that former Black Stars right-back Samuel Inkoom is optimistic of Ghana's chances ahead of the World Cup play-off against Nigeria later this month.

The 32-year-old, who represented Ghana at the 2010 World Cup says the rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria transcends beyond just form.

Speaking to Accra based radio station, Starr FM, the 32-year-old believes the Black Stars will be up for the task against the Super Eagles.

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Coach of Ghana's U20 national team, Karim Zito has pointed out the media's lack of confidence in players invited to the national team as one of the reasons for their refusal to honour call ups.

Several Ghanaian players have turned down invitations for international assignments in recent times, with the likes of Mohammed Salisu and Felix Afena-Gyan coming to the fore.

Karim Zito, who led the Black Satellites to AFCON U20 triumph, also disclosed that insults is another huge factor that deters the players.