Ghana defender Gideon Mensah has celebrated President Akufo-Addo on his birthday following the Black Stars World Cup qualification.
The Black Stars held the Super Eagles to a 1-1 draw which secured them a spot at the Mundial in Qatar this year's after qualifying with 1-1 aggregate.
Arsenal star Thomas Partey opened the scoring of the decisive game after 10 minutes at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong converted a penalty to draw the Super Eagles level after a VAR decision in the 22nd minute.
The Black Stars gave the President a special birthday gift on Tuesday after securing World Cup qualification over Nigeria.
After the game, the Bordeaux defender wished the President a happy birthday as Ghana returns to the World Cup.
“Gratitude to the most high for how far He's brought us. We had the strong affirmation that we'll make the whole nation proud and qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar”
“We kept our promise and did just that. As for the support, prayers and encouragement, etc from the home game in Kumasi to the 2nd leg in Abuja, we can't ever be grateful enough”
“We count on more of such as we begin the battle readiness to face the rest of the world. We will continue to fight for our nation. 🙏🏾🇬🇭💪🏾❤. Happy birthday to the President of the Republic of Ghana His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. #ForOurCountry #ForOurPeople #ForOurFamilies #WC2022”
Ghana is returning to the World Cup after missing out in Russia 2018.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s dream of securing a 7th qualification has taken a nosedive.