Ghanaians Heap Praise on Jojo Wollacott After Goalkeeping Masterclass Against Nigeria

• Jojo Wollacott was the toast of the fans after Ghana ended Nigeria's World Cup dreams in their own backyard
• The Swindon Town goalie was in inspired form for the Black Stars as he stood between Nigeria and victory
• His performances ensured Ghana held on to a 1-1 draw to make a return to the FIFA World Cup after missing out in the last edition

Black Stars and Swindon Town shot-stopper Jojo Wollacott produced a goalkeeping masterclass as Ghana clinched one of Africa's five tickets to the 2022 World Cup.

The 25-year-old goalkeeper proved to be a barrier against the star-studded Nigerian attack in a nerve-shredding return leg between the two West African rivals.

Ghana held their Nigerian counterparts in a 1-1 stalemate to book their fourth appearance at the World Cup.

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With the game locked at 0-0 from the first leg, the Black Stars needed to avoid defeat and pull a score draw in order to return to the global showpiece after missing out on the 2018 World Cup.

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It was the Black Stars that drew first blood through talisman Thomas Partey after just nine minutes.

A neat combination play from Jordan Ayew, Gideon Mensah and Partey saw the Arsenal man release an unstoppable piledriver from the edge of the box beyond Francis Uzoho to silence the home crowd.

However, the home crowd found their voice when skipper William Troost Ekong dispatched a well-taken penalty three minutes after the half-hour mark.

But it proved to be the last goal of a gruelling contest between the age-long rivals despite the huff and puff by the Super Eagles.

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Ghana seal World Cup qualification in enemy territory

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Thomas Partey's 10th-minute goal proved too costly for the Super Eagles as it eliminated Nigeria from the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The Super Eagles had been optimistic about getting a victory against the Black Stars after holding the Ghanaians to a goalless draw in the first leg in Kumasi.

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The 60,000 capacity Moshood Abiola Stadium had been packed full of supporters who came to cheer the Super Eagles to victory but left disappointed after the final whistle.