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FIFA World Cup 2022: : Thomas Partey’s goal helps Ghana qualify over Nigeria
Ghana has advanced to the World Cup finals in Qatar in December with a hard-earned 1-1 draw against Nigeria in Abuja.
Ghana took the lead early on after Arsenal’s Thomas Partey fired in a strike from the edge of the box which went through Francis Uzoho in the Nigerian goal. A goalkeeper error gave the away side the lead early on.
Nigeria then took control of the game and equalized after Ademola Lookman was brought down in the box by Dennis Odoi. The decision went to VAR and William Troost-Ekong made no mistake from the penalty spot.
Nigeria thought they’d taken the lead in the 34th minute but were aggrieved when VAR ruled out Victor Osihmen’s strike for offside.
Nigeria dominated the second half with 60% possession and managed nine shots but only one managed to bring Joe Wollacott into action.
Ghana held on for five minutes of added time as they advanced to the 2022 Qatar World Cup tournament for the first time since 2014 thanks to the away goal rule.
🇬🇭🌟 The Black Stars are back at the #WorldCup!#WCQ | #WorldCup | @ghanafaofficial pic.twitter.com/IffeVBe862
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