NGR vs GHN Dream11
The second leg between Nigeria and Ghana will kick off on Tuesday at the Abuja National Stadium. Though the penalty decision didn’t go their way, Nigeria would be the happier of the two coming into this tie due to the home advantage. The first leg of the playoff between Ghana and Nigeria ended in a stalemate. Both teams failed to score with only 2 shots on target apiece.
Date: 29th March, Tuesday
Kick-Off Time: 10:30 PM (IST)
Venue: M.K.O. Abiola National Stadium
Nigeria – 1st Position (group C)
Ghana – 1st Position (group E)
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: D-L-W-W-W
Nigeria: D-L-D-L-L
Head to Head (last 5 meetings)
The last 5 times these sides met, there have 3 draws with both Nigeria and Ghana winning one game each.
Injury Report, Unavailability, Expected Changes and Strategy
Francis Uzoho
Zaidu Sanusi
William Troost-Ekong
Kenneth Omeruo
Ola Aina
Bonke Innocent
Joe Aribo
Moses Simon
Kelechi Iheanacho
Ademola Lookman
Victor Osimhen
Injury Report, Unavailability, Expected Changes and Strategy
Joseph Wolacott
Gideon Mensah
Daniel Amartey
Alexander Djiku
Andy Yiadom
Thomas Partey
Mohamed Kudus
Iddrisu Baba
Christopher Antwi-Adjei
Jordan Ayew
Felix Afena Gyan
GK
Francis Uzoho
Uzoho was tested in the initial stages of the last game and kept his nerves at the end to keep a clean sheet in the first leg.
Clean Sheets (National Team) | Goals Conceded | Saves % |
8 | 5 | 94.7 |
DEF
Leon Balogun
Balogun was one of the best defensive players on the field and Ghana will hope that he will do the same once again.
Tackles Won (National team) | Goals | Interceptions |
37 | 2 | 53 |
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
He looked great on the right of a 4-man midfield and will look to provide Osimhens with scoring opportunities.
Goals (National Team) | Assists | Passes completed % |
7 | 6 | 78.4 |
ST
Jordan Ayew
Ayew was fantastic for Ghana creating some great chances but Ghana couldn’t capitalize on the same.
Goals (WC Qualifiers) | Assists | Shots on target |
15 | 7 | 11 |
Victor Osimhens
Osimhens missed a great chance to put Nigeria ahead and will look to make amends on home soil.
Goals (League) | Assists | Shots on target (per game) |
46 | 10 | 1.2 |
Goalkeeper: F. Uzoho
Defenders: L. Balogun, G. Mensah, O Aino, W. Troost-Ekong
Midfielders: M. Simon, T. Partey, M. Kuddus, A. Lookman
Attackers: V. Osimhens, J. Ayew
Odds to Win
The odds in favour of Nigeria Win 11/10
The odds in favour of Ghana Win 4/1
Odds in favour of a Draw 37/19
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