Napoli in-form striker Victor Osimhen says the rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana is more than football but expects Super Eagles to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Ghana and Nigeria renewed their 71-year rivalry at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi as the two sides faced off in the first leg encounter last Friday.
The Super Eagles held the Black Stars to a goalless draw.
"Ghana is a great team and we will never underrate the team just as we’ve been doing, we saw the upset the Central African Republic gave to us," the 23-year-old told cafonline.com.
"For me, I would do my best, but it’s not just about me, we have some inspirational players in the team like Ahmed Musa, Odion Ighalo, Kenneth Omeruo and other great players. With the help of their experience, we’ll be able to actualize this dream.
"We know the importance of the game to us, our families, careers, and the entire nation. This game is more than just football and we will give our best and also try to make sure we have the upper hand."
The two West African countries will face each other in the second leg on Tuesday at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.
The winner of the tie will represent the continent at the World football showpiece which is scheduled to take place from November 21 to December 18.
The Super Eagles are seeking to qualify for the global showpiece a 7th time and, since 1994, have missed only one of seven editions. The last of three appearances by Ghana was in 2014.