Nigeria legend Nwankwo Kanu has urged the Super Eagles team to break the jinx and beat Ghana to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar this year.
In the last 14 years, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have failed to overcome the Black Stars of Ghana in a competitive match which is the only advantage the Ghanaian team has going into this crucial game.
Nigeria last beat Ghana on January 23, 2006, in an Africa Cup of Nations game in Port Said, Egypt courtesy of a long-range strike from Taye Taiwo, a tournament Ghana exited at the group stage.
Speaking in an interview with the ThePunch, the former Arsenal striker has backed the Super Eagles to beat the Black Stars.
“We have a good team to qualify us for the World Cup but technically we must be careful, we must not judge them (Ghana) based on how they fared at the AFCON in Cameroon.
“It’s going to be crucial and I believe we will beat them to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar. The team will do us proud.”
Ghana will host Nigeria at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Friday evening before returning to Abuja in four days time for the second leg.
