Former Nigerian defender Christian Chukwu believes the Super Eagles will qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar at the expense of Ghana.
Nigeria and Ghana will square off on Friday at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi for the first leg of the playoff tie, with the second leg scheduled for Tuesday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
The 1980 AFCON winner told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Wednesday that he was “highly hopeful” that the Super Eagles would win the two-leg match.
“I am optimistic of the national team’s victory. I am already praying and mobilizing local support for their victory,” Chukwu said.
“I am of the belief that those around for the game will deliver for Nigeria.
“But in a situation where some invited players do not make it, we must know that this is a sign that there is the need to groom and get home-based Super Eagles players ready to replace anybody in the squad.”
Nigeria held their final training on Thursday night at the Baba Yara Stadium. It was not open to the media or fans.
On paper, the Super Eagles are favourites, and they are confident of a positive result in Ghana.
