By John Essien
Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed confidence over Nigeria’s chances of defeating Ghana in the qualifying play-offs for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
The Leicester City star admitted the game against the Black Stars would be tough, but maintained confidence of a positive result for Nigeria.
“I’m 100-per-cent confident that we will go through. Obviously they have a strong team, a strong squad, good players, and they really want to win as well, so it’s not going to be easy,” Iheanacho told FIFA.com.
“It’s going to be a fight. We have to work really hard and want it more than them. But I have so much confidence in this Nigeria team and the group of lads we have here. I’m very confident we will be at the World Cup,” he added.
Iheanacho also spoke about the rivalry bewteen Nigeria and Ghana.
“It’s not just a rivalry – it’s way more than that. It’s a lot of things. It’s a massive game. It means everything to Nigerians anyway, and this time it’s for a World Cup place, “he added.
“I really hope we can go through and make our people happy.”
The West African giants will battle for a place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with Ghana hosting the first leg on Friday at the legendary Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.
The reverse fixture is billed for the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja next week Tuesday.
The winner of the contest will be one of Africa’s flag bearers in Qatar 2022.
