2022 World Cup playoffs: Nigeria, Ghana renewed 71-year rivalry in Kumasi

Ghana and Nigeria renewed their 71-year rivalry at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi as the two sides faced off in the first leg of the 2022 FIFA World Cup final play-offs.

The two West African countries played out a goalless draw in the first leg last Friday.

Both countries have endured a fierce rivalry since they first clashed in 1951 when Nigeria emerged winners with a 5-0 win, but that was one of the few times the Super Eagles had cause to celebrate.

Nigeria will host the Black Stars in the second leg on Tuesday at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.

The winner of the tie will represent the continent at the World football showpiece which is scheduled to take place from November 21 to December 18.

The Super Eagles are seeking to qualify for the global showpiece a 7th time and, since 1994, have missed only one of seven editions. The last of three appearances by Ghana was in 2014.