Former Nigeria striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has backed the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar ahead of Ghana.
Black Stars will host Nigeria in the first leg of the play-offs, before travelling to Abuja for the return leg on March 29, 2022, at the Moshood Abiola Stadium.
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
"Playing with Ghana is always going to be a big rivalry because we believe we are the best," Aiyegbeni told Joy Sports.
"Just imagine Nigeria not qualifying for the World Cup. Ghana not qualifying for the world cup is not a big deal."
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.
This upcoming encounter is one that will be keenly watched by football fans in Accra and Abuja because of the known rivalry between the two countries.