World Cup Play-off: Super Eagles depart for Ghana
On Thursday morning, the Super Eagles of Nigeria departed Abuja for Kumasi for the first leg of the 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off against the Black Stars of Ghana.
The Eagles, training in Abuja for the crucial clash, departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, aboard a chartered Air Peace flight.
All 25 players in camp, the technical crew led by Augustine Eguavoen and other officials were on board.
Captain of the team, Ahmed Musa, said the team would do its best to make Nigeria proud and secure the World Cup ticket.
The Super Eagles will face the Black Stars of Ghana on Friday at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, in the first leg of the World Cup play-off, with the return leg slated for Tuesday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
The winners over the two legs will advance to the World Cup billed for Qatar from November 21 to December 18.
(NAN)
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