World Cup Qualifiers: Ghana will beat Nigeria today, says coach
Otto Addo, the Black Stars of Ghana coach, says his team will surprise Nigeria’s Super Eagles by securing the 2022 FIFA World Cup ticket in Abuja.
Addo told journalists at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Monday ahead of Tuesday’s match that he was optimistic about victory.
He said he was confident because the Black Stars played well in Ghana, and they would now improve their performance in the return leg fixture in Abuja.
“We have a good team, and we played well in Ghana. We will improve on this because we are here to push more, and we are determined. Moreover, I don’t see myself being under pressure because it is a privilege to play against the Super Eagles in Nigeria,” explained the Black Stars coach.
He added, “We are not better than the Super Eagles, and the Super Eagles are not better than us. But we are here to improve our game until we are satisfied with our performance and score some goals.”
Black Stars players Gideon Mensah said they would maintain the team spirit in their return match against the Super Eagles.
“We will do better than what we did in Kumasi. We are not just thinking of qualifying. We must qualify from tomorrow’s match,” Gideon stated.
The Super Eagles will host the Black Stars in their return match on Tuesday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.
Nigeria and Ghana had played a goalless draw in their first-leg game in Kumasi on Friday.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled in Qatar. It will be held from November 21 to December 18.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Lagos court sentences man to life imprisonment for defiling minor
The judge also ruled that the convict’s name be registered in the Sexual Offenders Register.
States
Fire service saves property worth over N16 billion in Kaduna
The official said most fire outbreaks occurred in homes, markets, farms and other public places.
States
Troops destroy kidnappers’ hideout, recover 1,000 rounds of ammunition in Kogi
Ms Anele said a substantial cache of ammunition and other items were recovered during an offensive operation.
Politics
IPAC tasks INEC on functional voting equipment, hitch-free election
Ms Akinade urged INEC to intensify its preparations to strengthen public confidence in the electoral process.
World
U.S. Midterm: Democrat Haley Stevens shocks party members, endorses Republican Mike Rogers
Ms Stevens endorsed the Republican Party candidate for the Senate seat, dumping Mr El-Sayed.
Sport
Football fans hail Flamingos’ World Cup semi-final qualification
The Flamingos defeated Venezuela 1-0 to advance to the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
