In what promises to be a captivating encounter, Stade de Marrakech in Morocco will play host to the friendly match between two African football giants, Nigeria and Ghana, on Friday, March 22.
The Super Eagles, fresh from their impressive run to the Africa Cup of Nations final last month, where they narrowly missed out on clinching the trophy to hosts Ivory Coast, are gearing up for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
With boss Jose Peseiro keen on fine-tuning his squad, the likes of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, and Wilfried Ndidi are set to showcase their prowess on the field, aiming to secure a home victory.
According to 1xBet the Super Eagles look like an unconditional favourite. The odds that Nigeria will win are 2, when Ghanaian chances are estimated at 4.04 by Monday evening.
On the opposing side, the Black Stars seek redemption following their lackluster performance in the recent tournament, falling short of expectations and bowing out before the last 16. However, with the return of Brighton right-back Tariq Lamptey from injury and new call-ups including David Akologo, Ibrahim Osman, Nathaniel Adjei, and Diomande Mohammed, Ghana under the guidance of new boss Otto Addo will be eager to make a statement.
Alex Iwobi, a standout talent in African football, continues to be a key figure for Nigeria. Born in Lagos and nurtured by Arsenal from a young age, Iwobi’s journey from the Premier League to representing his ancestral homeland has been remarkable. Notably, his winning goal against Zambia in 2017 secured Nigeria’s place in the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals, further cementing his legacy in Nigerian football.
