2022 World Cup play-off: Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa calls for massive support ahead of Ghana clash in Abuja

Published on: 27 March 2022

Captain of Nigeria's Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa is pleading for fans to attend their crucial World Cup qualifier against Ghana in the second leg in Abuja.

The Moshood Abiola Stadium has been billed to host the blockbuster clash between Nigeria and Ghana in the play-off on Tuesday.

The Super Eagles hopes to book a place in the biggest soccer mundial after playing a 0-0 draw at the Kumasi Baba Yara Stadium last Friday.

Ahead of the clash, Ahmed Musa has called for fans to troop to the stadium in numbers for the second leg.

β€œWe are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided. J.K. Rowling,” Musa tweeted quoting the British female author and philanthropist.

β€œThe unity exhibited in the game yesterday is one that we seek for our game on Tuesday. Your massive turnout & support will be invaluable for the desired result. Hope to see you then. UP EAGLES πŸ¦…πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬πŸ™.”

Nigeria arrived back in Abuja in the early hours of Saturday morning after Friday's game and have started preparing for the second leg in Abuja.

With the 0-0 draw in the first leg, a win would be enough to secure Nigeria's place at World Cup finals.

Meanwhile, Ghana need a scoring draw or a win to eliminate their West African rivals and reach Qatar.

Black Stars are expected to travel to Abuja on Monday ahead of Tuesday's crunch match.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given approval to Nigeria to have 60,000 spectators for the return leg in Abuja.

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