Coach Samson Siasia’s dream team will face the Ghanaians in their first match of the tournament after Egypt pulled out of the Mundial. Both nations have met at U-23 level four times with Nigeria claiming two victories over Ghana’s lone victory. A match has also been drawn at this stage.
Their first meeting was in July 2007 in an Olympic Games qualifier which Nigeria won 3-2 while the return leg of the qualifier was played in November 2007 and it ended in a goalless draw.
The two matches were handled by Siasisa.
The two teams have met at the AAG qualifiers before. In 2011 Nigeria defeated the Black Stars 3-1 while the return leg in July 2011 was won 2-0 by Ghana, hence denying Nigeria a Chance in the 2011 AAG.
Ghana held Senegal to a draw over the weekend and will be hoping to get all three points against a strong Ghanaian side.
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Star forward Etebor Oghenekaro told africanfootball.com ahead of the match: “We are fully prepared for the game, we are going for victory and by His grace, we will get the victory.
“Ghana are always tough against Nigeria, we are not bothered as we are ready for them. I am calling on Nigerians to support and pray for us wholeheartedly, we won’t disappoint them.”
Nigeria meanwhile won the AAG gold in 1973 as host nation.
In the women category, the Super Falcons of Nigeria began their quest for gold medal at the football event with an outstanding 5-1 win over the host nation, Congo
Source: Naij news
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