CHAN Qualifiers: Ghana, Nigeria first-leg encounter ends in scoreless stalemate
The Black Galaxies were held to a goalless draw by Nigeria in the first leg encounter of the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) final qualifier.
The match, which took place at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, December 22, finished in a draw, setting up a thrilling second leg in Nigeria next week.
Black Galaxies coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani named a strong starting lineup with Kotoko striker Albert Amoah leading the charge.
Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare was in the goal post for Ghana while Basake Holy Stars midfielder Yakubu Issah captained the team.
The game started on a very cagey note, and the physique of the Nigerians made them win lots of the 50-50 balls in the midfield area.
Chances were hard to come by but Ghana captain Issah Yakubu had a glorious opportu...
