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[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Nigeria vs Ghana

During the first leg at Kumasi, I really expected Nigeria to win despite that they were the visiting side. But I was disappointed when they played draw and the match was dominated by the black stars despite that Nigeria came with a complete and good team. The only missing player was Ndidi.

For the fact we don't have Ndidi, our squad isn't complete. If you watch Nigeria games you'll understand how vital Ndidi is in the midfield. Ghana was operating through the wings in the first half. The Ghanian player at the wings were able to go pass the Nigerian wing backs and crossing the ball into the penalty box. The only issue Ghana had was they lacked finishers. Assuming they had that then Nigeria would had been at a great disadvantage playinuthe  second leg.

Assuming Ndidi was fit, we would had dominated the game from the midfield but that wouldn't be the case. Nigeria winning this game would just be luck and home advantage been on our side. Ghana won't tame it easy on Nigeria, they know if they sit back Nigeria will pressure them into making a mistake and capitalized on it, just as they almost did in the first leg that a penalty was almost gotten.

[Oshosondy]

Senegal - Egypt
Nigeria - Ghana

Senegal versus Egypt is also unpredictable, it can be a no goal match, but I am just guessing. Egypt may want to defend while Senegal would attack. About Nigeria versus Ghana, the Nigerian government and NFF procure 20000 tickets to super eagles fans, also Nigeria federal government have said workers should close by 1pm (GMT +1) today to be able to watch the match. Let us see if Nigeria football players playing with Ghana will make these worth it today.

[muratsink]

Senegal - Egypt
Nigeria - Ghana

Senegal versus Egypt is also unpredictable, it can be a no goal match, but I am just guessing. Egypt may want to defend while Senegal would attack. About Nigeria versus Ghana, the Nigerian government and NFF procure 20000 tickets to super eagles fans, also Nigeria federal government have said workers should close by 1pm (GMT +1) today to be able to watch the match. Let us see if Nigeria football players playing with Ghana will make these worth it today.

Ghana vs Nigeria first leg meeting ended with the score 0-0 while Egypt vs Senegal ended for Egypt 1-0 victory, it will be an interesting match in the second leg where Senegal will definitely go all out at least they can score first at least they can leveling up to extra time or a penalty shoot-out if that happens.where in the Nigeria vs Ghana match I feel that Nigeria will win the game at least by a one goal margin to take them to Qatar this season, considering the ground performance under Otto Addo was so poor in qualifying phase and maybe it can be used by the super eagle team to keep their tradition going to the four-year competition

[dwminer1]

After the first matches we know that we still don't know anything:) For sure, Algeria and Tunisia, who won 1-0 on away matches, are in a favorable position. However, it is not enough for these teams to be sure of a promotion. Certainly, the rematches promises to be very interesting.

[Mamun74]

Senegal and Egypt both team are strong enough. Unfortunately Senegal lost their 1st leg with own goal.Edgy won by 1-0 goal in 1st leg.I Think senegal more difficult team, everything will be happened in 2nd leg.I hope Senegal will be come back in 2nd leg but It's not easy. I hope senegal will be come back and qualify next round.

[Maestro75]

Today's match between Nigeria and Ghana will be very rough like what North African teams are known for. I do not like how the match is hosted in Abuja. Nigeria should have taken the match to Uyo stadium as we are often lucky there. Am very scared now to even watch today's match because anything can happen on the pitch. The game can go either way. I do not know whether there is going to be an advantage for Nigeria with the 60,000 capacity stadium as against the 40,000 in Kumasi.

[Gozie51]

Today's match between Nigeria and Ghana will be very rough like what North African teams are known for. I do not like how the match is hosted in Abuja. Nigeria should have taken the match to Uyo stadium as we are often lucky there. Am very scared now to even watch today's match because anything can happen on the pitch. The game can go either way. I do not know whether there is going to be an advantage for Nigeria with the 60,000 capacity stadium as against the 40,000 in Kumasi.

I believe if Nigerian players put out the same performance and zeal on the last week's first leg in Ghana that got Nigeria a draw then we can be sure to take the advantage but Nigerian players have a way of dashing your hopes when you expect better game from them. Anyway, we are still going to try and watch the match. I saw a circular from the Nigerian civil service informing all ministry to close by 1 pm to enable spetactors go watch the match and also 20,000 naira rebate for flight was given. This is serious but I don't know how serious the players will turn out.

[Anguwa]

Today's match between Nigeria and Ghana will be very rough like what North African teams are known for. I do not like how the match is hosted in Abuja. Nigeria should have taken the match to Uyo stadium as we are often lucky there. Am very scared now to even watch today's match because anything can happen on the pitch. The game can go either way. I do not know whether there is going to be an advantage for Nigeria with the 60,000 capacity stadium as against the 40,000 in Kumasi.

Today, as Nigeria hosts Ghana in their final World Cup qualifier, we hope the Super Eagles of Nigeria bring a smile to our faces. The first leg was played in Kumasi, Ghana, and finished in a draw, so if Nigeria's Super Eagles can win today, it will be a huge boost to their chances of qualifying for the World Cup in 2022. However, if Ghana wins, Nigeria's Super Eagles will be disqualified from the 2022 World Cup.

[Boristhecat]

Today, as Nigeria hosts Ghana in their final World Cup qualifier, we hope the Super Eagles of Nigeria bring a smile to our faces. The first leg was played in Kumasi, Ghana, and finished in a draw, so if Nigeria's Super Eagles can win today, it will be a huge boost to their chances of qualifying for the World Cup in 2022. However, if Ghana wins, Nigeria's Super Eagles will be disqualified from the 2022 World Cup.

Judging from Nigeria's first match, it will be difficult to break Ghana's defense and it is very likely that we will see a draw again and extra time and maybe even a penalty shootout. But I would like the fate of this confrontation to be decided in the game, and not in the "lottery". I wonder if Egypt will be able to keep the minimal lead they got in the first game. I think Egypt should play to win even here because it is too risky to try to keep the score of the first leg. Senegal is a strong team and will most likely be able to score at least one goal.

[dataispower]

Nigerian vs Ghana football is about to kick off, we believe that Ghana will play well as they played before, if Nigeria did not come up with nice strategies it's obvious that will defeat them, this match is interested and very strong, the match have started,.

[CryptocurencyKing]

Today's match between Nigeria and Ghana will be very rough like what North African teams are known for. I do not like how the match is hosted in Abuja. Nigeria should have taken the match to Uyo stadium as we are often lucky there. Am very scared now to even watch today's match because anything can happen on the pitch. The game can go either way. I do not know whether there is going to be an advantage for Nigeria with the 60,000 capacity stadium as against the 40,000 in Kumasi.

Today, as Nigeria hosts Ghana in their final World Cup qualifier, we hope the Super Eagles of Nigeria bring a smile to our faces. The first leg was played in Kumasi, Ghana, and finished in a draw, so if Nigeria's Super Eagles can win today, it will be a huge boost to their chances of qualifying for the World Cup in 2022. However, if Ghana wins, Nigeria's Super Eagles will be disqualified from the 2022 World Cup.

It going to be a very tough game considering the fact that both teams will want to make it to the world cup. Nigeria have qualified for the last three editions of the World Cup, making it to the knockout stage in two. While Ghana failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup and are expected to give their all for a chance to feature again in the finals. This game, like the first leg, is expected to be contested closely but the home advantage might just do the trick for Nigeria. But in a crucial and decisive game like this, experience and precision wins the game. From the first leg, Ghana were more organised and played like the more serious and determined side. I predict a draw in this game.

[Maestro75]

Ghana takes the lead within few minutes of the game. Ghana 1, Nigeria nil. This is a sad one. Now Nigeria has an uphill task to match the Ghanaians. Nigeria is missing alot of chances and I hope the Eagles get back in the game this first half. A draw here means Nigeria is out of the qualifiers and Ghana goes through.

[Dunamisx]

Nigerian vs Ghana football is about to kick off, we believe that Ghana will play well as they played before, if Nigeria did not come up with nice strategies it's obvious that will defeat them, this match is interested and very strong, the match have started,.

The match is going to be a contending one but i know that our super eagles will always make us proud, i will be viewing from livescore and here for updates, Ghana is also set and well determined but the goal will definitely be sure on one side of luck!  

[dataispower]

Ghana have score goal immediately 10 minutes match kicked off, from the previous match of Nigeria and Ghana in kumasi, Nigeria did not do absolutely well, so the same strategies they are used to play in their home, i know they will defeat Nigeria, if Nigeria did not take time i believe the match will end up 2:0 or 2:1

[Maestro75]

The Super Eagles of Nigeria restores parity in the 22nd minutes through a penalty which was taken and scored by Williams Troost Ekong. It is now 1:1 apiece. I hope Nigeria continues to pile up pressure on the Ghanaians and not relent. Meanwhile, it is Senegal 1 and Egypt 0 in the other ongoing encounter. Both encounters are looking unpredictable as live matches go on.

[Wiwo]

The first half ended with both teams Nigeria vs Ghana scoring 1:1 goals and both teams' performances were above average will this match end with penalty shootouts or a team will win within the 90+ minutes of play. This is a much-anticipated match of the hear and the first time the Nigerian team played on the field in the motion Abiola Stadium in Abuja Nigeria.

[Anguwa]

Today's game has been an interesting games, both Senegal vs Egypt match and Nigeria VS Ghana match.
These matches are now at the peak of seriousness, Nigeria equalise by Penalty to level the game 1-1, while the Senegalese secure an early goal to also level their Aggregate 1-1. This coming second half will really be an interesting one as All the countries will want to secure their tickets to Qatar.

[Rockstarguy]

Ghana have score goal immediately 10 minutes match kicked off, from the previous match of Nigeria and Ghana in kumasi, Nigeria did not do absolutely well, so the same strategies they are used to play in their home, i know they will defeat Nigeria, if Nigeria did not take time i believe the match will end up 2:0 or 2:1

You just used the early minutes of the match to predict the end of the game, after Ghana scored their first goal it was not quite long Nigeria scored their first goal. I'm not yet sure if Ghana will win the game, the Nigeria team are also trying their best, I can't rate them performing badly. The both teams are doing well .

[Harkorede]

The first half ended with both teams Nigeria vs Ghana scoring 1:1 goals and both teams' performances were above average will this match end with penalty shootouts or a team will win within the 90+ minutes of play. This is a much-anticipated match of the hear and the first time the Nigerian team played on the field in the motion Abiola Stadium in Abuja Nigeria.

The match was quite even but I felt Nigeria where just slightly the better team, the goal they scored was literally the keeper's fault, but the response from Nigeria was good and being able to equalise before halftime puts them in a less difficult situation. That said, it's still anyones game.

[Cookdata]

The Super Eagles of Nigeria restores parity in the 22nd minutes through a penalty which was taken and scored by Williams Troost Ekong. It is now 1:1 apiece. I hope Nigeria continues to pile up pressure on the Ghanaians and not relent. Meanwhile, it is Senegal 1 and Egypt 0 in the other ongoing encounter. Both encounters are looking unpredictable as live matches go on.

I'm hoping Nigeria will continue to put pressure on them the way they did luckily with the penalty, or else it won't be funny seeing us out of the qualifiers and, more importantly, a big taint on Nigeria for failing to defeat Ghana when they came to our home.
I like the way Victor Osimhen really change the taste of the game even with his injury, I'm really hoping that goal he scored that was later off will be repeated before 90 minutes, I don't want us to go penalty because that thing fear me that we may loose to Ghana.