After a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their final qualifying encounter against Nigeria, Ghana qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with many Nigerians heartbroken.
The African qualifiers continue to use the away goals system, with Ghana winning this match thanks to a goal by Thomas Partey in the 10th minute.
With a crucial goal in Abuja, Otto Addo’s team qualified for the international tournament in Qatar.
The Black Stars drew 0-0 with the Augustine Eguavoen side in Kumasi on Friday, and they advanced to Qatar with an away goal in Abuja.
After making five changes to the team that played in Kumasi last Friday, Augustine Eguavoen’s Super Eagles fell short of expectations.
𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋-𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄! ⏰
🇳🇬 Nigeria 1-1 Ghana 🇬🇭
The Black Stars are heading to the #WorldCup thanks to away goal advantage. 🌟 #WCQ pic.twitter.com/FfyLQrgHqu
— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) March 29, 2022
It was an action-packed game at the Moshood Abional National Stadium, with Francis Uzoho committing a costly error in the 10th minute that led to Ghana’s winning goal.
A thundering drive from outside the penalty area by Arsenal’s Thomas Partey bounced past the Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper and into the net.
Nigeria immediately retaliated to the first goal, getting a penalty in the 19th minute when Dennis Odoi brought Ademola Lookman down.
The Tunisian referee initially waved the foul off, but following a VAR review, it was overturned.
William Troost-Ekong stepped forward and converted from the spot kick to bring Augustine Eguavoen’s squad back into the game.
Nigeria made a few modifications but were unable to affect the game’s outcome as the Black Stars maintained their lead.
The Black Stars will compete in the World Cup because to an away goal advantage.
The Black Stars became the first African team to be awarded a ticket to the tournament in Qatar.
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