Ghanaian and Nigerian fans are sharing heads on social media after the two African giants drew in March’s crucial 2022 World Cup qualifiers for a place in Qatar.
Social media was ignited with fans of the two West African nations – who have huge similarities – clashed in a war of words.
The tie between hosts and 2021 Africa Cup of Nations favorites Cameroon and defending champions Algeria is arguably the biggest in Saturday’s draw.
But it probably won’t generate as much buzz as the showdown between eternal rivals Ghana and Nigeria.
West African neighbors for ages have been locked in a battle of superiority over food, economy, power, music, governance and almost every conceivable concept under the sky.
The Black Stars have won four Afcon trophies, eclipsing the Super Eagles’ three crowns. And in head-to-head matches between the two, the Stars have 21 wins against Nigeria’s 10, while another 18 games have ended in draws.
The final round of #WCQ clashes have been announced! 🏆
🇳🇬 Nigeria 🆚 Ghana 🇬🇭#World Cup | @Fifa World Cup pic.twitter.com/0k07cIChxl
— #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 🏆 (@CAF_Online) January 22, 2022
My oh My Make Ghana don’t use us choose form oh🤣🤣🤣
It will be Battle Royale. Call it a Derby if you want!
It will be crazy!
NIGERIA V GHANA pic.twitter.com/h0IrlxC60i
— ANTHONY DEVOYCE (@devoyce007) January 22, 2022
Ghana vs Nigeria for the final World Cup draw.
They gave us a direct path to unleash hell. The ratio is going crazy ooo
— Mister Dickson (@Wizarab10) January 22, 2022
Nigeria vs. Ghana?
I wonder why the Ghanaians will bother to show up at the stadium.
— Dr Chinonso Egemba (@aproko_doctor) January 22, 2022
Ghana v Nigeria
The jollof derby 🍚
— Rola (@kofoworola__a) January 22, 2022
My oh My Make Ghana don’t use us choose form oh🤣🤣🤣
It will be Battle Royale. Call it a Derby if you want!
It will be crazy!
NIGERIA V GHANA pic.twitter.com/h0IrlxC60i
— ANTHONY DEVOYCE (@devoyce007) January 22, 2022
I believe Ghana Black Stars can stand against Nigeria Super Eagles, Ghana can stand up and run away.
— Da Don (@Opresii) January 22, 2022
It would be Shatta Wale who would coach Ghana against Nigeria.
Dear Lord, give us this day!!!😭🤣
— Alhaji Beardless Smallie👳🏽♀️💦🌏 (@SMiTHiE___) January 22, 2022
I am already enjoying Nigeria vs Ghana #World Cup #Playoffs conversation.
Agree or not… We love each other.#NGAGHA
— Babajide Orevba (@JideOrevba) January 22, 2022
Nigeria vs Ghana in the final round of World Cup qualifiers. It’s more than football, it’s a declaration of war 😂
Burna Boy vs Shatta Wale Nigeria jollof vs Ghana Jollof
The winner takes it all 🥳#WCQ
— Elvis Tunde ➐ (@Tunnykvng) January 22, 2022
Ghana 🆚 Nigeria
Rebirth of a rival of the ages, Should be crazy 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Xcfc7Qplxw
— Yaw Ampofo Jr (@Yaw_Ampofo_) January 22, 2022
Ghana vs Nigeria!!!!…..Jollofwars/Jollofderby!!….CAF dey maaaaaadddd
—Mark Nsikan (@markmega) January 22, 2022
Who is this too? Which gives the impression that the Nigerians are going to beat us easily. Ghana vs Nigeria is like Hearts and Kotoko. It’s a sworn rivalry match and anything can happen
— |Emmanuel Nii Armah🇬🇭🇺🇸| (@Skelley871) January 22, 2022
World Cup qualification jump-off,
🇳🇬Nigeria Vrs Ghana 🇬🇭
In other words 👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿😂😂🤣😂😂 pic.twitter.com/hheMHLBEeY
— Shadrack Amonoo Crab (HumbleGangsta👁🗨) (@ Gedio10) January 22, 2022
GHANA 🇬🇭 NIGERIA 🇳🇬 in Ebi World Cup qualifiers like gods no Dey wan make us win some 😂😂💔💔
— IamWi-Fi (@wi_fiyo) January 22, 2022
Ghana vs Nigeria will not just be a football battle but Jollof Music and many more.
— Yung Amando Lord Zico 🇬🇭 (@Amando_LordZico) January 22, 2022
The final round of the qualifiers will be played over two matches between March 24 and 29, with Ghana hosting the first leg in Accra before the second leg in Nigeria.
The cumulative winner of this game will join four others to represent Africa at the 2022 World Cup.
