Nigeria fans clashed violently with police while storming the pitch after their World Cup hopes were ended with a 1-1 draw at home to Ghana on Tuesday night.
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey opened the scoring for the visitors before William Troost-Ekong equalised for the Super Eagles from the penalty spot in the first half. The hosts were the dominant side in Abuja but could not find the all-important winner after the interval, condemning them to defeat via the away goals rule.
Home supporters burst onto the pitch at the full-time whistle and proceeded to batter the dugouts and advertising boards around the Abuja National Stadium, which has a capacity of 60,000 fans. Police gradually restored control using tear gas but not until after the celebrating Ghana players had fled the scene, marring their qualification for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. There were also reports of some Black Stars fans being targeted with attacks in the stands.
