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Ademola Lookman of Nigeria and Leicester City.

Will Super Eagles survive pressure cooker Ghana test?

The three-time African champions need a win to make it to Qatar 2022, but last week’s discouraging showing has heightened fears they might fall short

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Nigeria vs Ghana: World Cup play-off live stream & TV channel

There remains little to choose between two teams that believe they deserve the right to grace a major finals in Qatar later this year

Lookman: Switching from England to Nigeria not unusual

The winger and his teammates have a huge test ahead as Black Stars battle them for a ticket to Qatar

Odion Jude Ighalo of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations 3rd.

Ighalo: Nigeria condemned to beat Ghana

The 32-year-old discusses the importance of their second meeting against the Black Stars and sends a message to the fans

Where Ghana got it wrong

The performance of Otto Addo's side in their 2022 World Cup qualifying playoff against the Super Eagles at Kumasi's Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Frida…

Did Eguavoen make Lookman mistake vs Ghana?

The Leicester City wide attacker could and should have seen more game time against the Black Stars

Nigeria must beware of growing Ghana force, Kudus excels in Kumasi

The Super Eagles can be content with their World Cup playoff draw, but they must not get complacent

'Jollof derby' leaves fans wanting more

Many took to social media to share their thoughts on the Black Stars' draw with the Super Eagles in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers

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Ghana Player Ratings: Baba and Afena-Gyan impress

Goal assesses the performances of the Black Stars in their 2022 World Cup qualifying duel against the Super Eagles at Kumasi's Baba Yara Sports Stadi…

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Nigeria Player Ratings: Uzoho, Balogun thrive vs Ghana

GOAL assesses each Nigerian player in Friday night's stalemate with the Black Stars

Ghana vs Nigeria: TV channel, team news & preview

The West African rivals lock horns in Kumasi in pursuit of a 2022 Fifa World Cup Qatar ticket

World Cup qualifying: Every African team’s MVP

GOAL’s Ed Dove picks out each side’s star man ahead of Friday’s playoffs

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Will Eguavoen find solutions to Nigeria’s issues?

The three-time African champions look to have the right personnel, but issues at the back and in midfield could scupper their chances of success

Mohamed Salah of Egypt, Nigeria's Kelechi Iheanacho

World Cup qualifying: Predicting Africa’s five qualifiers

Ed Dove predicts the five teams who will emerge victorious across this week’s playoffs

Iheanacho talks up Ghana-Nigeria rivalry

The Leicester City star is in the Super Eagles' fold who arrived Kumasi for Friday's crucial encounter

Ghana vs Nigeria: World Cup play-off live stream & TV channel

Two heavyweight nations are set to lock horns in pursuit of a place at a major showpiece in Qatar, but only one can prevail

Which are Africa’s greatest World Cup teams?

These continental sides left an indelible mark in the world’s biggest tournament

Which African legends never played in a World Cup?

Which of the continent’s all-time greats never graced the grandest stage of all?

Simon or Lookman: Who starts for the Super Eagles?

Both players function better as wide forwards on the left flank, creating a potential selection headache for Augustine Eguavoen

WC: How many times have Nigeria qualified?

As they are about to engage in the last qualifying round, GOAL takes a look at the occasions they have appeared in the competition

EXCL: Ghana forgot to name Messi & Ronaldo - Olorundare

The former Sunshine Stars striker has hit back at the Black Stars for delaying the announcement of their squad against the Super Eagles

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WCQ in Africa: Fixture times, dates, teams playing

Since the Afcon finals were staged in Cameroon, 10 teams are back in action as they bid to make it to Qatar

Ghana vs Nigeria: Where the game will be won & lost

GOAL considers which factors could decide the first meeting between the West African giants on Friday

Wilfred Ndidi, Victor Osimemhen, Nigeria

Ghana-Nigeria: Who could replace Wilfred Ndidi?

How can the Super Eagles replace the injured Leicester City man?

Ghana-Nigeria Combined XI: Essien vs Mikel

Which of these Chelsea greats would make our Super Eagles-Black Stars combined XI?

Victor Osimhen and Odion Ighalo of Nigeria.

EXCL: How Ighalo & Osimhen can wreck Ghana - Arashi

The strikers are expected to play a crucial role for the Super Eagles’ quest to beat the Black Stars for a place in Qatar

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