Date: Tuesday 29th March, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm
Stadium M.K.O Abiola National Stadium
Referee Sadok Selmi (Tunisia)
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Team News
Nigeria
Following a toothless display in the final third last Friday, Eguavoen could make a few changes in attack, and one of them could be Leicester City man Ademola Lookman coming in for Moses Simon.
The 24-year-old, who came off the bench for his debut after recently switching nationalities, could team up with Emmanuel Dennis and fellow Leicester City teammate Kelechi Iheanacho all behind Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
At the opposite end of the pitch, skipper and Watford defender William Troost-Ekong should make his 60th appearance for the Super Eagles, standing at the heart of the four-man defence and shielding Francis Uzoho between the sticks.
Nigeria possible starting lineup:
Uzoho; Aina, Troost-Ekong, Balogun, Bassey; Onyeka, Aribo; Lookman, Iheanacho, Dennis; Osimhen
Ghana
Meanwhile, Ghana will be boosted by the return of veteran forward and skipper Andre Ayew, who is now available for selection after missing the first leg through suspension.
We expect the 32-year-old to immediately return to the XI, starting alongside brother Jordan Ayew and Roma youngster Felix Afena-Gyan at the attacking end of the pitch.
Thomas Partey, who boasts 39 senior caps for the Black Stars, will once again anchor the midfield, teaming up with Ajax youngster Mohammed Kudus and Mallorca man Iddrisu Baba.
Denis Odoi made his national team debut on Friday and we expect the experienced full-back to retain his spot at right-back, with Daniel Amartey, Alexander Djiku and Gideon Mensah completing the backline.
Ghana possible starting lineup:
Wollacott; Mensah, Amartey, Djiku, Odoi; Partey, Baba, Kudus; J Ayew, Afena-Gyan, A Ayew
Prediction: Nigeria 1-0 Ghana
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