The international break is huge for African nations as some face tough World Cup qualifying matches. One of these is Nigeria vs Ghana and we have all the information you need to know ahead of kick off.

The game is a big one for both sides as they want to make sure they qualify for the prestigious tournament hosted in Qatar in 2022.

With Ghana and Nigeria already facing each other in the first leg, this upcoming game is the decider. The two sides drew 0-0 in the first leg, so we are even going into the second tie.

With Nigeria now at home, they will be backed by a huge crowd, and this could be huge in their journey to make it to the World Cup

Here is everything you need to know about Nigeria vs Ghana:

Date

Nigeria vs Ghana will take place on Tuesday 29th March 2022 at the Abuja National Stadium. The match will kick off at 6:00pm UK time.


How To Watch

Sadly, the huge game between the two African sides will not be televised live in England. You can keep up to date with the game via live coverage on the Sky Sports website as well as the BBC Sport website.

Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - Group C - Gabon v Ghana - Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaounde, Cameroon - January 14, 2022 Ghana's Andre Ayew in action with Gabon's Andre Biyogo Poko REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani
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Andre Ayew is back from suspension


Live Stream

If you are looking to live stream the World Cup qualifier, you can do so via Mola TV. This streaming website is only available in select countries.

You need to have an account or a day pass to access the live stream, so make sure you have everything you need prior to kick-off.


Team News

Nigeria players Wilfried Ndidi and Maduka Okoya face late fitness tests, whilst Andre Ayew has completed his suspension for Ghana.

Predicted Ghana XI: Wollacott; Mensah, Amartey, Djiku, Yiadom; Partey, Wakaso; Paintsil, Kudus, A.Ayew; J. Ayew

Predicted Nigeria XI: Uzoho; Sanusi, Troost-Ekong, Omeruo, Aina; Onyeka, Aribo; Lookman, Iheanacho, Dennis; Osimhen


Head to Head

The two sides have met 50 times across all competitions in the past. Ghana have won 21, Nigeria have won 10, and there have been 19 draws.

Last Five Meetings:

  • 6th February 2007: Ghana 4-1 Nigeria
  • 3rd February 2008: Ghana 2-1 Nigeria
  • 28th January 2010: Ghana 1-0 Nigeria
  • 11th October 2011: Ghana 0-0 Nigeria
  • 25th March 2022: Ghana 0-0 Nigeria
Alex Iwobi of Nigeria

Iwobi was not involved with the squad during these games


Odds

The betting markets have Nigeria favourites for this match, and understandably so.

  • Nigeria to win: 10/11
  • Draw: 9/5
  • Ghana to win: 4/1

Prediction

This is a big game for both sides, and no doubt both managers will be nervous; however, we can see a fair few goals on the night, and Nigeria having home advantage will be a huge bonus.

Prediction: Nigeria 2-1 Ghana


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