GHN vs NGR Dream11 Prediction for Ghana vs Nigeria Preview World Cup Qualifiers Live Score Fantasy Football Tips & Dream11 Team
Published on: Mar 26, 2022 12:18 am IST|Updated on: Mar 26, 2022 12:18 am IST
GHN vs NGR Dream11: Ghana will host Nigeria in the first leg at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Friday night.
Ghana secured a spot in the playoffs in their final group game by beating first-placed South Africa 1-0 to leapfrog them at the top via goal difference. Captain Andre Ayew scored the sole goal of the game with a first-half penalty. The Black Stars last qualified for the FIFA World Cup in 2014 where they exited in the group stage after picking up a solitary point from three games.
Nigeria, meanwhile, also confirmed their spot in the playoffs in their final group game. They needed just a point against second-place Cape Verde, which they ensured in a 1-1 draw.
GHN vs NGR World Cup Qualifiers Match Details
Date: 26th March, Saturday
Kick-Off Time: 1:00 AM (IST)
Venue: Baba Yara Sports Stadium
World Cup Qualifiers Table
Ghana – 1st Position (group C)
Nigeria– 1st Position (group E)
Watch World Cup Qualifiers Live
There is no live streaming of the game in India. The fans can follow the game on the official handles of the respective teams.
Recent Form
Ghana: L-D-L-L-W
Nigeria: L-W-W-W-D
Head to Head (last 5 meetings)
These teams have only met thrice on the international stage. Ghana has won 1 game while two games ended in a draw.
GHN vs NGR Dream 11 Prediction Details
Ghana Team News
Injury Report, Unavailability, Expected Changes and Strategy
- Interim boss Otto Addo has named six uncapped players in the squad to face Nigeria, including Roma youngster Felix Afena-Gyan.
- Captain Andre Ayew is under a suspension.
Ghana Starting XI (Likely)
Joseph Wolacott
Gideon Mensah,
Daniel Amartey
Alexander Djiku
Andy Yiadom
Thomas Partey
Idrissu Baba
Edmund Addo
Mohamed Kudus
Kamaldeen Sulemana
Jordan Ayew
Nigeria Team News
Injury Report, Unavailability, Expected Changes and Strategy
- Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi has withdrawn from the squad due to a medial ligament injury and has been replaced by Bonke Innocent.
- Ademola Lookman has completed his switch to the Super Eagles and will look forward to making his debut alongside Calvin Bassey of Rangers.
- Meanwhile, Maduka Okoye has been ruled out of the game with an illness.
- Alex Iwobi has been suspended and has not been included in the squad.
Nigeria Starting XI (Likely)
Maduka Okoye
Zaidu Sanusi
Collins
William Troost-Ekong
Kenneth Omeruo
Ola Aina
Leon Balogun
Ebuehi
Moses Simon
Kelechi Iheanacho
Samuel Chukwueze
Taiwo Awoniyi
GHN vs NGR Dream11 Team
GK
Maduka Okoye
Okoye has kept 3 clean sheets in 5 games in the qualifiers this season. His form has helped Nigeria qualify.
| Clean Sheets (National Team) | Goals Conceded | Saves % |
| 7 | 4 | 80 |
DEF
Daniel Amartey
Amartey has been performing on a regular basis for Leicester City. Ghana will depend on him to keep the defence together.
| Tackles Won (League) | Goals | Interceptions |
| 56 | 5 | 87 |
William Troost-Ekong
Though the league looks bleak, Troost-Ekong has fared remarkably well on the national front.
| Tackles Won (League) | Passes completed % | Interceptions |
| 80 | 81.6 | 137 |
MID
Thomas Partey
Partey is the midfield anchor that holds the whole team together. He has scored 2 goals in 2 starts for Ghana.
| Goals (National Team) | Assists | Shots on target |
| 11 | 4 | 21 |
Moses Simon
Simon scored in January Sudan is in great form for the national team.
| Goals (National Team) | Assists | Passes completed % |
| 7 | 6 | 78.4 |
ST
Jordan Ayew
As Andre Ayew is suspended it will be up to Jordan to lead the line and see Ghana over the line.
| Goals (WC Qualifiers) | Assists | Shots on target |
| 15 | 7 | 11 |
Kelechi Iheanacho
Iheanacho has been crucial in Nigeria topping their group. He has got 2 goals in 5 games this season’s Qualifiers.
| Goals (WC Qualifier) | Passes completed % | Shots on target (per game) |
| 4 | 80.2 | 1.5 |
Goalkeeper: M. Okoye
Defenders: D. Amartey, W. Troost-Ekong, A. Yiadom, J. Collins
Midfielders: T. Partey, K. Sulemana, M. Simon, S. Chukwueze
Attackers: K. Iheanacho, J. Ayew
Who will win today’s football match?
- Ghana avoided defeat in its previous twelve home matches in the World Cup qualifiers before the coming Saturday clash.
- The Eagles won the recent three home encounters in the qualifiers by a 7-0 aggregate.
- On the contrary, Nigeria won two of its recent five away games in the World Cup qualifiers.
Odds to Win
The odds in favour of Ghana Win 28/13
The odds in favour of Nigeria Win 15/8
Odds in favour of a Draw 19/10
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