World Cup play-off: Former Nigeria striker Jonathan Akpoborie tips Super Eagles to beat Ghana

Former Nigeria striker Jonathan Akpoborie has tipped the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup when they face the Black Stars of Ghana in the play-off.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play the Black Stars in a two-legged encounter with the winner of both legs securing qualification to the biggest soccer mundial in Qatar.

Ghana will play host to Nigeria on March 25, 2022 before the reverse fixture at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on March 29, 2022.

Speaking to Complete Sports, the former attacker expressed his excitement with the players invited for the upcoming game and is confident about their qualification chances.

“I am really excited with the list of invited players for the 2022 World Cup playoff against the Black Stars of Ghana. I am also delighted with the invitations of few fresh faces in the team and I think the selection of players has been spot on for Eguavoen.

“This clearly shows the coaches’ vision and plan for the game against Ghana and I am so happy with the first move with the list. I expect the team to qualify ahead of Ghana regardless of their antics against us,” he said.