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'We have the quality' - Coach Yusuf boasts ahead of Super Eagles clash with Ghana

Salisu Yusuf
Salisu Yusuf
Nigeria will play Ghana in a first leg on Sunday evening, before returning to Abuja for a second leg encounter slated for Saturday, September 3.
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Super Eagles Team B coach Salisu Yusuf has reacted enthusiastically to Nigeria's chances when they take on their Ghanaian counterparts in a 2022 African Nations Championship qualifier in Ghana.

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Yusuf had previously stated that the team B, also known as the CHAN Eagles, are not seeking revenge against Ghana after the Super Eagles' first team lost out on a 2022 FIFA World Cup ticket to the Black Stars in March.

Speaking shortly after a training session in Ghana, ahead of Sunday's first leg, Yusuf revealed that his team has quality players to contain their opponents when they clash on the pitch.

Super Eagles team B in training ahead of their CHAN qualifier against Ghana
Super Eagles team B in training ahead of their CHAN qualifier against Ghana

Yusuf expecting a Nigeria victory

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"I think we have the quality to contend with them and get a good result," Yusuf said to NFF TV ahead of Sunday's all-important affair.

“We played them before in WAFU 2018 we beat them 2-0 and they also beat us 4-0 in the final. Although it is not the same team nor the same coach, but we have an idea of them as a team.

"We will see how we contain their strengths and exploit their weaknesses. We hope to have a good result there," he enthused.

Time and where to watch Nigeria's with Ghana

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The first-leg clash between Ghana and Nigeria will take place on Sunday, August 28 at the Cape Coast Stadium, starting from 4 pm Ghana time (5 pm Nigeria time).

The return leg will hold on Saturday, September 3 at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

The game will be available to watch on DSTV and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Facebook account.

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