World Cup 2022: What A Loss To Ghana Might Mean For Nigeria As A Whole

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World Cup 2022: What A Loss To Ghana Might Mean For Nigeria As A Whole

 

 

The second leg of the much anticipated Jollof Derby between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Black Stars of Ghana will be played today at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.

Recall that the two rival countries are jostling it out for a ticket to the World Cup in Qatar later this year. 




The first leg of the encounter, which went down on Friday at the Baba Yara stadium in Kumasi, ended in an uninspiring goalless draw, and whilst a score draw will be enough for Ghana to secure their qualification, Nigeria's hope of being a part of the tournament hinges on an outright win in the capital today.

Just like the first leg, the mind game had already started with the reports that there was a black out in the stadium when the Ghanian teams were training on the pitch. However, we should be aware that there are consequences if Nigeria, "Africa's Giant," fails to qualify for the World Cup.

 

1. The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) will award Nigeria 5.6 billion if they qualify for the World Cup, which will help to develop football and even boost the country's revenue. Failure to qualify means Nigeria will be deprived of this huge monetary gain.

 

2. The Unity of the Country: Nigeria is a heterogeneous nation, and as such, something definitely has to bring everybody together, which is football. 




Nigerians are really passionate about football, especially when it comes to their national teams, amidst the social vices prevalent in the country. Football is a game that brings everyone together, irrespective of the tribe or religion that they belong to. To uphold this tenet, the senior national team must do the nation proud by securing qualification for the biggest football tournament in the world. 

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