2022 WCQ: Prez Akufo-Addo wishes Black Stars well ahead of second leg tie against Nigeria
President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has wished the Black Stars the best of luck ahead of the second leg tie against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Africa play offs.
Ghana and Nigeria played out a goalless draw in Kumasi at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Friday night in the first leg of the qualifiers.
Addressing the nation in the 28th national update of how Ghana has dealt with the Coronavirus pandemic, Akufo-Addo concluded his speech by wishing the team well and stated that the Black Stars gave a good account of themselves in the first leg.
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“I wish the Black Stars, who gave a good account of themselves in Kumasi, the best of luck in Abuja on Tuesday,” he said.
The return leg will be played on Tuesday March 29, 2022, in Abuja at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.
A win or a scoring draw will send the Black Stars to its fourth World Cup, having made it to the 2006, 2010 and 2014 editions in Germany, South Africa and Brazil respectively.
