Two years ago, Ghana defeated Nigeria to book a spot at the tournament and they aim to replicate that success.
Ahead of the return leg between Nigeria and Ghana in the CHAN qualifiers, Black Galaxies coach Didi Dramani has revealed the importance of keeping a clean sheet in the second leg of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier.
The first leg ended in a goalless draw in Accra, leaving the tie delicately poised. The return leg is scheduled for Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
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Two years ago, Ghana edged out Nigeria on penalties to qualify for the tournament, and they will be aiming for a repeat performance.
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What Ghana coach said
Dramani believes a clean sheet will be crucial for his team's chances of qualifying.
"As much as possible, we will try to keep a clean sheet but I want to believe that we will surely score. We will score, we will open up something. I control the energy, the effort, I control the performance (of my boys) but the results, we don't control it," Dramani said.
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The winner of the two-legged tie will book a place in the 2024 CHAN tournament, which will be hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.