The Black Galaxies of Ghana have earned a spot in the Super EaglesVS Ghana matchup during the 2019 Africa Nations Championship, which will take place in Algeria. Ghana has successfully blocked Nigeria from advancing to a major football tournament in 2022 for the second time in a row.The Super Eagles B of Nigeria had to overturn a 2-0 deficit from the previous weekend's opening leg in Cape Coast.
In the closing 15 minutes of the second half, they succeeded in doing just that, scoring twice, once through Zulkilfulhammad in the 76th minute and once through Chijoke Akuneto in added time.
Ghana left for the Moshood Abiola Stadium knowing that a draw would be acceptable after winning the first leg 2-0 in Kumasi. With goals from Zulkifilu Mohammed in the 76th and Chijioke Akuneto in the 94th minute, the Super Eagles B rallied, requiring a penalty shootout that Ghana won 5-4.
Nigeria is eliminated from the competition for the second consecutive season, while Ghana returns to CHAN after missing the previous three editions. Ghana has now successfully blocked a Nigerian national team from qualifying for a major event twice this year.