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"Unless the coach is changed because he lacks tactical knowledge of the game, l don’t see the team going to Qatar".

THE football world was shocked to the bones yesterday when North Macedonia defeated the reigning champions of Euro Italy to knock them out of the World cup qualifiers.

GHANA and Arsenal football club midfielder, Thomas Partey, has hailed the Super Eagles of Nigeria as an opponent with quality player ahead of today clash at the Baba Yara sport complex.

"Nigeria have a lot of talents so no matter who is called up to the national team he knows what he's going to do", Ahmed Musa.

Also, CAF agreed to have the competition take place at the Baba Yara Sport complex, thereby granting a one-match approval for the Kumasi based facility.

A total of 32 teams will be securing ticket to Qatar and currently only 17 have been cleared.

Due to an injury, 26 years old Lorient midfielder, Innocent Bonke has been called up to replace the injured Wilfred Ndidi at the qualifying fixture.

The first leg of the playoff between Ghana and Nigeria will hold on March 25 at Baba Yara sport complex in Ghana.

Says he enjoys the pressure and responsibility that comes with playing for Real Madrid.

“We look forward to reconnecting with our Canadian fans on the west coast for these two home matches” - Bev Priestman