Former Nigeria Goalkeeper Predicts Doom for Ghana Ahead of World Cup Showdown

• Ike Shorunmu believes Nigeria's attacking arsenals will be too hot for Ghana to handle ahead of the crucial World Cup play-off
• Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has named a star-studded squad which comprise of nine attackers
• Nigeria and West African neighbours Ghana will cross swords for the umpteenth time when both sides meet later this month for a slot in Qatar

Ex-Nigeria International Ike Shorunmu contends the attacking talents named in coach Augustine Eguavoen's 25-man squad will be a major threat to Ghana.

Shorunmu, who played for Nigeria at the 2002 World Cup, admits the game will be a tough tie however he remains optimistic the Super Eagles will soar above the Black Stars after the two legs.

Coach Eguavoen named nine forwards in his squad to face the four-time African champions as he aims to lead Nigeria to a fourth successive appearance at the FIFA World Cup.

Sharing his thoughts ahead of the showdown, a confident Shorunmu told Completesports Nigeria's attack will be the difference in the two-legged tie.

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“Although I expect a very tight game between the Super Eagles and the Black Stars of Ghana, however, I am still optimistic that the strikers at our disposal will be too hot for Ghana to handle.

“I don’t think they will be able to cope with the firepowers of the Super Eagles strikers such as Ighalo, Sadiq, Dennis, Osimhen and others in Europe. This is a game the players are desperately waiting for to make the nation proud by qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.”

Which players constitute Nigeria's deadly attack

Nigeria's attack features celebrated veteran Ahmed Musa, tricky winger Samuel Chukwueze, Napoli marksman Victor Osimhen as well as 2021 AFCON star Moses Simon.

Furthermore, Sadiq Umar who plays for UD Almeria in Spain has been included likewise Odion Jude Ighalo Kelechi Iheanacho of Leicester City, returnee Emmanuel Dennis and former English youth star Ademola Lookman.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Former Super Eagles goalkeeper and trainer Ike Shorunmu has pointed out weak spots Ghana could capitalize on ahead of the make-or-break World Cup qualifier.

West African heavyweights Nigeria and Ghana will reignite their age-long rivalry in a crucial two-legged tie in March for a spot at the FIFA World Cup.

The goalkeeping department of Nigeria came under a lot of backlash following the country's shock exit at the round-of-16 in the Africa Cup of Nations with No.1 Maduka Okoye coming under a series of attacks.