The Super Eagles on Tuesday were denied a World Cup ticket to Qatar after a dull 1-1 draw with Ghana at the MKO Abiola stadium in Abuja.
The first leg game in Kumasi had ended 0-0 leaving the Ghanaians to qualify on the away goal rules.
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey had put Ghana in front early in the first half before Troost Ekong converted a penalty to level affairs minutes later.
However, the Super Eagles couldn’t find the crucial second goal, breaking the heart of millions of Nigerian football fans.
More to follow . . .
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