Ghana and Nigeria, two of the biggest football teams in West Africa, will square off in the second round of the CHAN 2024 qualifiers, setting up an exciting matchup.
On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, in Cairo, Egypt, the Black Galaxies were drawn against their Nigerian counterparts during the draw ceremony.
This much awaited matchup promises to be a contest of cunning, talent, and patriotism, with both teams keen to advance to the championship game.
Nigeria and Ghana have a history of rivalry, so they won’t be taken lightly.
It is anticipated that the two-leg match, which takes place in December, would be fiercely contested.
The victor of this match will not only guarantee their place in the CHAN 2024, which will take place in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania the following year, but their footballing status will also be greatly enhanced.
The tie’s first leg is scheduled for December 20–22, 2024, in Ghana, and the return leg is scheduled for December 27–29, 2024, in Nigeria.
Following post-match penalty shootouts following a 2-2 aggregate scoreline, Ghana defeated Nigeria to earn a spot in the most recent CHAN tournament in Algeria.