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Nigeria vs Ghana: Angry Fans Invade Abuja National Stadium See Why
Angry fans stormed the pitch of Abuja National Stadium, after the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the Quatar 2022 World Cup.
iexclusivenews reports that the Super Eagles were banking on home advantage, following their 0-0 draw in Kumasi last Friday.
However, Thomas Partey gave the Black Stars the lead in the 10th minute of the game.
Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho mishandled Partey’s speculative shot from afar into the net.
Nigeria, on the other hand, drew level through William Ekong Troost – penalty
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Which was awarded after VAR determined that Ademola Lookman had been fouled in the area.
The three-time African champions were unable to score again, and Ghana qualified on the basis of away goals.
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Following the final whistle, raucous scenes erupted as home fans stormed the pitch and vandalized their own turf.
After a number of Ghanaian fans were reportedly attacked in the stands, they had to be brought onto the pitch.