Major Injury Boost for Ghana As Afena Gyan Declares Himself Fit for Return Leg Against Nigeria

• Felix Afena-Gyan has declared himself fit and raring to go for Ghana ahead of the reverse tie against Nigeria
• Afena-Gyan was subbed off during the course of the entertaining clash due to a knock as Nigeria held Ghana at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium
• Meanwhile, the Black Stars will head to Abuja for the second leg of the crucial doubleheader against the Super Eagles tomorrow

Ghana has been handed a major injury boost ahead of the second instalment of the FIFA World Cup play-offs.

The much-anticipated first-leg of the West African derby rechristened the 'Jollof Derby' was staged at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium last night.

In an enthralling fixture between the two sworn rivals, the Black Stars and the Super Eagles proved inseparable as they played out a goalless draw.

Key among the highlights of the game was the performance of AS Roma teen sensation, Felix Afena-Gyan.

His energy, press and runs proved to be a major headache for the Nigerian defence.

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Despite not scoring, his total contribution and sense of urgency were appreciated by the massive crowd gathered at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

Unfortunately, Afena-Gyan's evening was truncated when he suffered a slight knock while chasing for a lose ball and was replaced by Daniel Kofi-Kyereh in the 82nd minute for the medical team to access the injury situation.

But delivering the good news Ghanaians have been clamouring for, Gyan hinted he will be fit for the return leg.

In a post on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, Afena-Gyan declared himself fit and ready for the reverse fixture.

Ghana's World Cup ambitions are still intact and will have to pull a scoring draw or stun Nigeria at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium on Tuesday, March 29.

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The 19-year-old made his long-awaited debut for the Black Stars after he was given a starting role in the attack to help Ghana score and also give the Nigerian backline pressure.

Ghana and Nigeria’s World Cup hopes remain in the balance after a tight first leg finished goalless in their playoff tie.