It is a terrible experience after Nigeria miss out of Qatar 2022 World Cup after 1-1 draw with Ghana, a Nigerian fan from Akwa Ibom State drank poison and die some minutes after the match.
Tragedy visited Nigeria as they were kicked out of the race to qualify for the World Cup after loss to Black Star of Ghana in 1-1 draw. Remember Nigeria play 0-0 draw with Ghana on Sunday. Ghana has an advantage on away match over Nigeria.
A Nigerian fans in Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria who was very anxious of Nigerian victory after been disappointed in 1-1 draw, Nby Gabriel Edem by name, a negative Ndon Eto village in Uruan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state, took his life immediately after the match. A report revealed that Mr Edem supported Super Eager, Nigerian team wholeheartedly and he was very optimistic about the game only to see 1-1 draw which means Nigeria miss out of Qatar 2022 World Cup drank poison and die
Also in Abuja the capital of Nigeria, the Ghana players was attacked after the successful knocking out of Super Eagles from the 2022 World Cup finals. some angry fans invaded the Stadium’s pitch attacked the Black Star of Ghana with pelted objects on the players and destroying equipment.
Nigeria versus Ghana match is a great match in history as both teams were eager to win but one features of every match is either win, loss or draw.
The Super Eagles loss to Black Star of Ghana is very painful to Nigerians even Nigerian players left the pitch after failing to qualify.
Two fans first jumped into the pitch and others followed. Before then, the fans attacked the Ghana players with bottles. They also threw planks and other objects at them,” a spectator told our correspondent.
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Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho is one the factors that contributed to their loss. Though Victor Osimhen came a minute to equalize but his shot was too wide. The Super Eager had a penalty in the 19th minute and William Ekong stepped up to send goalkeeper Joseph Wollacott the wrong way and it was a clean goal. Super Eagles needs to score two goals or win the match before the could qualify. They were still expecting something big, the Super Eagles struggled to create many chances in the second half but all to no vail. Ghana qualify for the showpiece in Qatar on the away goal rule. Congratulations to the Black Star of Ghana.