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Jose Poseiro, head coach of Nigeria’s national team, Super Eagles, claimed that Ghana’s World Cup qualification in Qatar in 2022 was a mistake.
The Super Eagles have more players with established careers in the top European divisions, in the opinion of the Portuguese coach, than the Black Stars.
Ghana and Nigeria played to a 1-1 tie in a tight match in March at the Mashood Abiola Stadium, which was sufficient for Ghana to advance to the World Cup.
Thomas Partey’s first-half goal in Abuja gave both teams a chance to win three points, but Super Eagles captain William Troost-penalty Ekong’s kick negated it.
At the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, the first leg of the game ended in a scoreless tie. The result of the game guaranteed that the Black Stars would advance on the basis of away goals.
When the Super Eagles were disqualified from the World Cup qualification process, Augustine Eguavoen, the coach of the Nigerian national team, was fired.
Jose Peseiro was let go after the Super Eagles’ first 2 matches, which they lost to Mexico and Ecuador.
Their defeat to Ecuador and Mexico Pulse Nigeria occurred in Jose Peseiro’s first two matches in charge of the Super Eagles.
“I have a squad with players who play in England, Italy, France, and Spain, but regrettably they did not defeat Ghana to go to the World Cup,” he added. “I have players who play in England, Italy, France, and Spain.”
“However, I believe that it was only a coincidence, and I believe that Nigeria is superior to Ghana.”
Source:NKONKONSA.com
