Kelechi Iheanacho is expecting a tough test when the Super Eagles slug it out with the Black Stars of Ghana at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, reports Completesports.com.
The West African giants will battle for a place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with Ghana hosting the first leg on Friday.
The reverse fixture is billed for the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja next week Tuesday.
The winner of the contest will be one of Africa’s flag bearers in Qatar 2022.
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Matches between both teams has always been close and Iheanacho is not expecting anything different this time around.
“I’m 100-per-cent confident that we will go through. Obviously they have a strong team, a strong squad, good players, and they really want to win as well, so it’s not going to be easy,”Iheanacho told FIFA.com.
“It’s going to be a fight. We have to work really hard and want it more than them. But I have so much confidence in this Nigeria team and the group of lads we have here. I’m very confident we will be at the World Cup.
The Leicester City forward also spoke about the rivalry bewteen Nigeria and Ghana.
“It’s not just a rivalry – it’s way more than that. It’s a lot of things. It’s a massive game. It means everything to Nigerians anyway, and this time it’s for a World Cup place,”he added.
” I really hope we can go through and make our people happy.”
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The moment he reached Kumasi he can see an different atmosphere
Kumasi is the ancient of the most talked tribe in AFRICA ASHANTI!
Tomorrow’s game requires the following players to stand up and be counted:
Iheancho, Uzoho, Balogun, Osihmen, Simon, Ighalo and Aribo.
If these guys in particular turn on the afterburners whilst the rest don’t phone in their performances and Eguavoen gets his tactical approach to a T, Nigeria will be home and hosed.
Good luck to the Super Eagles!
@Selfmade, you are anxious liky sleeping dog, but put at the back of your mind. Nigeria isn’t going to Ghana for fun or fantasy but business. Imagine you living with out food, that’s how Nigeria live without going to Word cup… Can you stop an unimaginable dream.
U ll be shocked to ur bones tomorrow!!
I remember the same thing happened in 2008 when Ghana hosted the afcon
Nigerians had known players and they were pumped up for the game but at the end of the day, Ghana find a way to FIND
And we ll find a way to win again!!
We are winners!! Nigeria isn’t beating us tomorrow!! I can put my life on this
Hmm…put your life on it? lol
Don’t be too sure,Bro.
Wao wao wao! I’m also confident the coach Eguavoen lads are doing us proud. Win on Super Eagles! God bless Nigerians.
This wao wao wao fella is back again. Guy, afa nah and any prediction for the Mr. Eguavoen against Ghana?
SE 2
BS 1
@Marculey, scorers pls..
@Stanley is communicating and for the SE, all join. I am fully convinced like Iheanacho that the match is not going to be easy but victory is certain for Nigeria.
@Stanley is communicating and for the SE, all join. I am fully convinced like Iheanacho that the match is not going to be easy but victory is certain for Nigeria..
How is Chief Thomas Sura? Nice to chat n surely with SE all join, ‘would join the forum later, busy now.. zzz u.
Folks, make una relax. Nothing for GH, the game will end 2:0 in our favour
I have actually seen the match. I saw 2-1 in favour of Nigeria. First goal was before 15minutes, second goal was similar within less than 15 minutes to second half. That is what I saw buh som ething is telling me that we scored another goal buh am not sure yet. Ghana goal was through head. Wait for it.
U ll be shocked to ur bones tomorrow!!
I remember the same thing happened in 2008 when Ghana hosted the afcon
Nigerians had known players and they were pumped up for the game but at the end of the day, Ghana find a way to FIND
And we ll find a way to win again!!
We are winners!! Nigeria isn’t beating us tomorrow!! I can put my life on this
@Stanley, I wonder. …Just imagine Nigeria not at the World cup… I trust coach Eguavoen for this, gan. Up Eagles!
Just imagine Nigeria not at the World cup, how?
You guys have lost 16 times in Ghana let that sink in
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE GHANA KUMASI FANS… PLEASE HAVE IT AT THE BACK IF YOUR MIND THAT THE GHANAIAN TEAM WILL GET DOUBLE OF WHATEVER TREATMENT METED OUT ON OUR SUPER EAGLES HERE IN ABUJA
@selfmade ass licker
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE GHANA KUMASI FANS…
PLEASE HAVE IT AT THE BACK IF YOUR MIND THAT THE GHANAIAN TEAM WILL GET DOUBLE OF WHATEVER TREATMENT METED OUT ON OUR SUPER EAGLES HERE IN ABUJA
I am trying to read Eguavoen mind for the game. I think he is going to go with his usual 442 formation.
Then, if that is the case. My line up prediction is:
Uzoho,aina,zaidu,balogun,ekong,etebo,aribo,ihenacho, Simon, Dennis,osimhen
I sincerely hope that the SE will put up a good fight,by defeating the BS.
Anything short of victory is unacceptable to Nigerians.
Not with the boastful attitude of the Ghanaians!