The Super Eagles of Nigeria has beaten the Black Stars of Ghana to end it’s horrible streak of four games without victory against it’s neighbours. Cyriel Dessers’ and Ademola Lookman’s glorious goals separated both teams after the full time in Stade de Marrakech, Morocco as Jordan Ayew’s late consolation goal couldn’t savage a draw for the Black Stars.
Half-time: The Super Eagles of Nigeria commanded the first half in Stade de Marrakech, Stadium, Morocco following Cyriel Dessers’ 38 minutes spots conversion giving Nigeria the first half lead of 1-0. The Super Eagles were leading the game and had a 53% ball possession compared to Black Stars’ 47% possession in the first 45 minutes. Nigeria attempted seven shots on goal, out of which two were on target, while Ghana had only two attempted shots, of which one was on goal.
Second half: Ghana made double substitutions, but ten minutes later, they received a red card for Jérôme Opoku’s unsportsmanlike foul, leaving them with only ten players on the field. In the 72nd minute, Finidi George brought in Onyedika and Simon Moses as substitutes for Wilfred Ndidi and scorer Cyriel Dessers. Despite being a man down, Ghana performed exceptionally well, with a 51% possession against Nigeria’s 49%. Nigeria extended their lead to 2-0 with an impressive goal by Ademola Lookman. In the final minutes, Ghana managed to score a consolation goal, reducing the deficit to 2-1 by the end of the match.
Meanwhile, Nigeria is currently preparing for the next AFCON in Morocco. They will have their final friendly game during this international FIFA break against Mali on March 26, 2024, in Morocco.
