The Super Eagles of Nigeria have beaten Ghana for the first time since 2006. Finidi George's side won 2-1 in Marrakech, Morocco on Friday afternoon.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have beaten Ghana for the first time since 2006. Finidi George’s side won 2-1 in Marrakech, Morocco on Friday afternoon.
Otto Addo suffered his first defeat in his return as the head coach of Ghana.
Cyriel Dessers’ 38th-minute penalty gave the Super Eagles the lead in the first half.
Basaksehir’s 25-year-old centre back in the 56th minute received a red card to reduce Ghana to 10 men.
Alex Iwobi assisted Ademola Lookman to double Nigeria’s lead with 6 minutes from full time.
Jordan Ayew scored from the spot in the 5th minute of additional minutes to reduce the deficit for Ghana.
Nigeria won the Jollof Derby for the first time in 18 years and will have the bragging rights over their perennial rivals Ghana for the next few weeks.
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