Fulham’s winger, Alex Iwobi, underscores the significance of Nigeria emerging victorious over long-standing adversaries Ghana in their imminent friendly.
Set to unfold at the Grande Stade de Marrakech this Friday, the clash between the Super Eagles and the Black Stars holds immense anticipation.
Ghana thwarted Nigeria’s aspirations for a berth in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, amplifying the stakes for Friday’s showdown.
This impending encounter marks the first face-off since Ghana clinched a 1-1 draw, advancing to the World Cup via the away-goal criterion.
Iwobi elucidates the pivotal nature of securing a favorable outcome against Otto Addo’s squad, emphasizing the rivalry’s intensity.
“It’s a duel against one of our perennial rivals, a nation with close ties, compelling us to exert maximum effort and strive for a positive outcome,” asserts the Fulham luminary in dialogue with Super Eagles media.
The kickoff is slated for 5 p.m. Nigeria time.
Furthermore, the Super Eagles are slated to face the Eagles of Mali at the same venue next Tuesday.
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