Former Italy Based Ghanaian Midfielder Confident of Black Stars Win in Abuja

• Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has expressed optimism ahead of Ghana's crunch World Cup blockbuster with Nigeria in Abuja
• The 31-year-old midfielder contends the Black Stars of Ghana has what it takes to execute the World Cup qualification in enemy territory on Tuesday, March 29
• The Black Stars and their eternal enemies played out a goalless draw in the first leg staged in Kumasi leaving the play-off hanging in the balance as both teams chase a berth in Qatar

Ex-Udinese midfield linchpin Emmanuel Agyemang Badu is optimistic the Black Stars will be able to brave the odds and stun Nigeria in the reverse fixture of the World Cup play-offs.

Ghana and Nigeria will reignite their hostilities when they cross swords for the second time in a space of four days for one of Africa's five available tickets for the upcoming World Cup.

The Black Stars were held to a goalless draw in the first instalment of the crucial doubleheader last Friday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

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Despite the firepower, Nigeria boasts of, the defence of the Black Stars marshalled by Daniel Amartey was able to shut them out in an enthralling first leg staged in Kumasi.

Based on the rock-solid performance of the defence in conjunction with a collective approach, Agyemang Badu believes the senior men's national team will book a fourth appearance at the global showpiece under the noses of their Nigerian counterparts.

“Looking at the Nigeria side I think Ghana has the ability to beat them and qualify for the World Cup. The Nigerians cannot qualify for this World Cup” he said as quoted by Football Ghana.

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The Super Eagles walloped their Ghanaian counterparts in a similar World Cup play-off tie 21 years ago.

A first-half double from Tijani Babangida plus a strike from Victor Agali at the Liberation Stadium, Port Harcourt propelled Nigeria past the Ghanaians with an emphatic 3-0 win.

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Ghana arrives in Abuja ahead of the last dance with Nigeria in World Cup play-offs

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that the Black Stars of Ghana have landed in Abuja ahead of the blockbuster second leg of the World Cup play-off against Nigeria.

The Super Eagles will host the Black Stars at the 60,000 capacity Mashood Abiola stadium, with a place in the World Cup in Qatar at stake.

In photos posted on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, the team is seen arriving at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.