Former Nigerian goalkeeper, Ike Shorunmu has hailed the spirit and the determination of the players in camp in Abuja ahead of the big clash between the Super Eagles and the Black Stars of Ghana in a 2022 World Cup qualifying playoff.
Recall that Nigeria will face the Black Stars on Friday, March 25 before hosting the return leg at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on March 29.
In an interview with Completesports.com, Shorunmu stated that the Super Eagles are poised for victory against the Black Stars of Ghana in Kumasi.
He reiterated that the players are eager and hungry to deliver the World Cup ticket to Nigerians.
“I am confident the Super Eagles will overcome the Black Stars of Ghana in Kumasi. The spirit and determination in camp tells you the players are ready for the big game on Friday.
“Ghana are a very good side and I know they will want to prove strong against Nigeria but I believe we have the players that will silence them in Kumasi.”
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Big for nothing Nigeria lol..
They have been boasting a lot but ghana as usual ll silence them again because
You this man…be calming down o, till Friday night
Calming down? This small taunting here and y’all already fed up lol
I can’t imagine how u ll react when Ghana beat u baba yara lol
Nigerians ll be shocked because they saw Ghana as a weak team in the afcon but Ghanaians wldnt be shock because we know deep down that psychologically, we have an edge over Nigerians anytime!!
The last time Nigeria beat Ghana was in 2006, 20 something years ago and we beaten u in all other competitions and there’s a method and a reason behind it
It’s scientific, is proven and is ingrained in the MIND!!
Whenever we meet u, there’s nothing our mind tells us Ghanaians than to WIN AND WIN AND WIN
And this is what Nigerians don’t get
They ll see an ANGRY, HUNGRY LIONS in baba yara! Mark this down
Ghanaians are already in our WAR GEAR
No problem thank u
……..but I believe we have THE PLAYERS that will silence them in Kumasi——Ike Shorunmu. There we go again, emphasis on individual skills, as against tactics and team cohesion. And that is the reason we always fail whenever it mattered most. When will Nigeria ever learn that tactics and team cohesion comes first before individual skills in modern day soccer!
Nigeria always has the players which is QUANTITY because is a large population
Ghana always has the QUALITY
And that’s the reason why we have beaten Nigeria many times than another other nation on this rock
And we ll REPEAT IT on Friday
If Nigerians are deluded that is going to be a walk in the park or east, they are fooling themselves!!
If u are Nigerian and u don’t want to have a heart attack PLS TONE DOWN UR EXPECTATIONS because is not about the size of the dog in the fight but rather is about the FIGHT in the dog
If any Nigerian cares to know, they should check the last time ghana lost a competitive match in ghana
That’s was back in 2001! Be very be careful of ur hearts and I have warn u guys
Ghana Have never in your History had a Player Like Victor Osimhen!!!!
U just a kid or u need to grow some brain cells
Watch this legendarily Ghanaian and African player and amused urself
https://youtu.be/7FvmHRAah_k
There’s no Nigerian striker ever that can be compared to TONY YEBOAH
Glass eyes can’t even tied his boots
Indeed there’s no Nigeria player who can be compared to Tony Yegoala
the reason is Nigeria is always loaded with Quality in our team so we always underestimated you people because we went into most games feeling the game is a good as won. in the 90’s no team in Africa history have ever possess a squad like that hence we were ranked no 5 in th eworld the highest ranking ever achieved by an African team to date. this our squad barring injury to our star Midfielder the Rock Ndidi is close to that team now and we possess a No 9 the kind not seen in africa since Drogba and he can even be better than Drogba non other than VO9 Victor James Osimhen.. My Man. This time around we will not underestimate you people only because we want to give you the lashing your team and personally your ranting Mouth (@Selfmade King) Deserves. Osimhen and Chukwueze will unleash a ass whipping that will silence the whole of Kumasi for years to come. Mark it somewhere come Friday you will be silenced.
Read this article and educate ur self lol
As a result of the harsh economic conditions in Ghana in the late 1960s and early 1970s hundreds of Ghanaian footballers flooded the Nigerian league. The best of them were in every big club in the country from Mighty Jets of Jos, to Stationary Stores of Lagos, to Shooting Stars of Ibadan and even up to Sharks Football Club of Port Harcourt. It was very easy to distinguish them at that time because of the flair and flamboyance they brought to the game. Most of them were showmen. Unlike the typical Nigerian football player that played only with speed and power, the Ghanaians played the short passing game, with plenty of exhibitionism, and a certain air that verged on ‘arrogance‘. Their influence was greatest in clubs like Stationary Stores and Shooting Stars at the time, both of which had a large number of these Ghanaian players in their squads. Their football became markedly entertaining, stylish and attractive to watch. Within a few years this impacted very much on Nigerian football generally. The mix of the Ghanaian style of football with the indigenous Nigerian style evolved into a new generation of players with power, speed, individual skills and style. That‘s why and how Nigerian football caught up with and even overtook Ghanaian football – as a result of the fusion of these two different football characteristics. Ghana‘s football resembled that of Brazil, whilst Nigerian football was grounded in the typical kick-and-rush style of the English.
Ghanaian players in
the Green Eagles
Many Ghanaian players became so integrated into the Nigerian environment that many of them ended up playing for Nigeria without the authorities being able to (or chose to disregard) separate their nationalities. That‘s how Willie Andrews, Yakubu Mambo, Baba #$% Mohammed, Johnny Orlando, Phillip Boamah, Raymond Quakopone, Sani Mohammed, Leotis Boateng, Mohammed Lawal, Adokwa Laryea, and so on came to play in Nigeria and for the national team, the Green Eagles. There were many others in clubs across the length and breadth of Nigeria, playing and raising the standard of the domestic game: Joe Appiah, Edward Ansah, Joseph Carr, Arthur Moses, John Benson, Husseini Alabi (a Nigerian, but born and raised in Ghana), and so on.
Back to Annas Ahmed
Annas Ahmed was one of that army of imports. He came with a flair that was very uncharacteristic of a defender. He played football like one dancing, very elegant and graceful on the ball, and a beauty to watch. He floated his passes with such exquisite delicacy that the ball would ‘hang‘ in the air as if begging for a head to connect. That‘s where some of us, good with our heads, thrived! I scored many a memorable goal with those floating passes, particularly at training sessions.
Annas was one of the two pillars of the Raccah Rovers defence in their most glorious years. The other was Ahmed Abubakar, who has relocated to the US and now lives in New York.
In Kano to see Annas
So when Shefiu Mohammed told me last week that Annas was in Kano, I was so excited and curious I could not wait to see him. We had a remarkable reunion, just the three of us, over lunch in my hotel reminiscing over past times. Annas has a remarkable memory. He remembered every single detail of our times in camp recalling them with glee and amusement. His passion for the game (the stylish one) still remained as he lamented the lack of focus on that aspect in the development of the present players. Annas has not changed much except for the forest of grey hair on his head. He still walks with a shuffle as if there is a spring in his feet. So, how has he been doing all these years? He simply retired into the cocoon of his own narrow interest – wood work and design. He has been working for a Lebanese-Nigerian in Kano, assisting with the wood work and beautification of his hotel. He has not been involved in any aspect of football (not even watching) for a long while. He often tells his children stories about himself and some of us when he sees us on television. Otherwise, he has been away from football.
Life may not be a bed of roses for him but he is doing okay. He would love to still do something in the game like teaching young kids some skills and techniques.
So, I am thinking. Where in the football firmament in Nigeria would an Annas Ahmed fit into? I think I have the answer and I have told him so. He is excited. I guess the next few months will tell if I am right or wrong. But which way, any way, it was truly a delight to meet up with one of the great Ghanaian players that helped in the development of Nigerian football to the levels that we have attained today.
As for his kingship, he has passed that on to his son who has relocated to Ghana and is now being groomed to assume the position. His son, after his studies, will ascend the throne of his forefathers!
@PunchNigeria
Ur football DNA was given to u by Ghanaians and we aren’t called the BRAZIL OF AFRICA FOR NOTHING
We teach them how to do everything. They will smell pepper
Where is the quality in Ghana?
If Nigeria and Ghana were to be together, only Partey and Amartey would have made the team.
Nigeria has up to 8 Players who are on the level of Partey and Amartey namely: Osimhen, Chukwueze, Simon, Iheanacho, Dennis, Sanusi, Ndidi and Ighalo.
Ghana will be humbled on Friday and will be placed on their level on Tuesday.
Where are the remaining okirika Nigerians?
Ghana already knows it must happen sooner or tomorrow and that is why they are playing Okoro_Nigeria which to the real Nigerians, is an old sch.
Selfmade KING Is looking for cheap popularity here, he knows the ghanasoccernet is boring, and he couldn’t handle it when it comes to their clay-footed players in the camp and the ravaging in-fight within the team, So he has found safe heaven and want to identify with the big boys, if he is so sure of his team, I think he should be to busy with them, but checking and commenting in every update sport news in Nigeria, shows how restless he has been ever since the draw was made!
Our starting 11… with 3 changes
Uzoho
Ekong
Balogun
Aina
Sanusi
Bonke
Aribo
Simon
Iheanacho ……( Dennis)
Chukwueze ……( Amoo )
Osimhen ….( Ighalo)
U ll respectfully call me by my real moniker after the match
U ll see lol
**** too busy
Like this Ghana thinking of secession from the regional footballing nations becos this little bitterness isnt explanable. From we side, it Up up SE, God bless Nigerians.
That makes him feel like a fake so he must be abusive. Since Mr. Eguavoen already knows his starting eleven, let me predict. …
SUper Eagles six,
Black Stars zero.
I’m sure as painful as it shows in wxoression, this okirika naija will join us to celebrate tomorrow. Up SE of Nigeria.
Arise ‘O’ compatriot.
you guys should not mind that idiot called selfmade, he is dr dre. you people should read between the lines and understand.
dr dre no way to hid again, i have unmask u
Just look at the @Luke, he can only residing Arise O compatriot. Ha ha ha, what about Nigeria call ‘O’bee??? I want to assure real Nigerians we are winning. Good luck SE!!!