FORMER Super Eagles of Nigeria defender, Abiodun Obafemi, has issued a stern warning to the players and coach not to take the Black Stars of Ghana for granted.
The two countries are set to meet in a two legged match to determine who will secure a spot at the 2022 FIFA World Cup set to take place in Qatar, with the first leg set for March 25 in Accra at Cape Coast Stadium, and the return leg set for March 29 at Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
Ghana who had a disappointing run at the AFCON competition earlier this year, finishing bottom of their group will be aiming to redeem their performance by qualifying for the World Cup.
“We shouldn’t take the performance of the Black Stars for granted, it will be a mistake to say they didn’t perform very well at the last AFCON, and want to use that to determine the forthcoming games,” Obafemi said as quoted by Punch.
“Honestly, Ghana will always be Ghana when it comes to playing Nigeria. They have always been formidable opponents and the rivalry is always high. What I will suggest the Eagles do is not to feel too much pressure, but must know that this is a game that they must take seriously.”
Obafemi was part of the Nigeria squad that won the 1996 gold Olympic medal, and played most of his career in Germany at club level.
