Ghana and Nigeria clash tonight in the first leg of their heavyweight World Cup play-off tie.
The Black Stars are at home in Kumasi first and will look to put a terrible Africa Cup of Nations behind them. They finished bottom of their group, managing just a single point from three matches, with Andre Ayew dismissed as they bowed out with an embarrassing defeat to lowly Comoros.
Nigeria made it out of their group in Cameroon playing some fine attacking football, though promptly suffered a last-16 defeat to Tunisia. They had some more impressive performances though and will fancy their chances of booking a spot in Qatar later this year.
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Date, kick-off time and venue
Ghana vs Nigeria is scheduled for a 7:30pm GMT kick-off tonight, Friday March 25, 2022.
The Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi will host the match.
Where to watch Ghana vs Nigeria
TV channel: Tonight’s match is not being broadcast live on television in the UK.
Live stream: However, fans can watch the action via streaming service Mola TV. Users have to register, but it is free to watch.
Live coverage: You can also follow updates from the match with Standard Sport’s dedicated live blog.
Ghana vs Nigeria team news
Ghana XI: Wollacot, Odoi, Amartey, Djiku, Mensah, Baba, Partey, Ishaku, Kudus, Ayew, Gyan
Subs: Ofori, Manaf, Aidoo, Mumin, Yiadom, Dennis, Owusu, Joseph, Kofi, Yeboah, Bukari, Wreidt
Nigeria XI: Uzoho, Aina, Balogun, Troost-Ekong, Sanusi, Innocent, Aribo, Chukwueze, Iheanacho, Simon, Osimhen
Subs: Akpeyi, Noble, Ajayi, Omeruo, Abdullahi, Bassey, Amoo, Etebo, Onyeka, Musa, Dennis, Umar, Ighalo, Lookman.
Ghana vs Nigeria prediction
Ghana had an AFCON campaign to forget, and they’ll be hoping they can forget about it as they try and secure their place in Qatar.
Nigeria were better than their last-16 exit suggested and look to have the edge in quality that could have them a win to take home for the second leg.
Nigeria to win, 2-1
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Ghana wins: 21
Draws: 18
Nigeria wins: 10
