Ahmed Musa: We Will Give Nigerians the World Cup Ticket After AFCON Setback

Ahmed Musa: We Will Give Nigerians the World Cup Ticket After AFCON Setback

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:58 PM
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  • Ahmed Musa has promised that the Super Eagles will pacify Nigerians by qualifying for the 2022 World Cup to make up for the AFCON loss
  • The Super Eagles captain admitted the World Cup play-off against Ghana will not be an easy one due to the rivalry between both countries
  • Ghana will host the Super Eagles in the first leg of the World Cup qualifier double-header in Kumasi on Friday, March 25

Ahmed Musa has revealed the Super Eagles will try their best to appease Nigerians by picking the 2022 World Cup ticket at the expense of Ghana.

The Super Eagles captain says the Nigerian national team regrets their early exit at the African Cup of Nations early this year which was won by Senegal.

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Ahmed Musa says the Super Eagles will ensure to get a good result in the first-leg encounter against Ghana in Kumasi. Photo by Lars Baron
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Musa speaking to the Nigeria Football Federation Youtube channel cautioned that the game against the Black Stars will be a tough one due to the rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana.

The Super Eagles are presently in camp at the Wells Carlton hotel in Abuja ahead of the crunch tie against the Black Stars with 18 players already in the team's base.

Ghana will host the Super Eagles at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Friday, March 25 after the initial game was moved from the Accra Stadium due to its poor playing surface.

Ghana coach confident Black Stars can shock Super Eagles

Meanwhile, Ghana assistant coach, George Boateng believes the Black Stars is well placed to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar.

According to Complete Sports, Boateng revealed the Ghanaian technical crew has a solid plan in place to beat the Super Eagles when both teams clash in Kumasi on Friday, March 25.

Ghana is seeking to qualify for its 4th World Cup while the Super Eagles are bidding to make a 7th appearance at the biggest global football showpiece to be hosted in Qatar.

Black Stars arrive in Kumasi for mega clash against Nigeria

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Players of the senior national team, the Black Stars, have landed in Kumasi ahead of the World Cup play-off against Nigeria.

The team led by coach Otto Addo will move to their base before training later on Tuesday night as preparations continue for the big game.

In photos posted on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, the team looks set with the players eager for the game on Friday.

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