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2022 World Cup Play-Off: “I Wish We Never Play Against Nigeria”- Sulley Muntari

The Ghanaian international player and currently Accra Hearts of Oak midfielder Sulley Ali Muntari said he is unhappy about Ghana playing against Nigeria in the final play-off of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, as one of these two giants in African football is going to miss out on the final tournament in November in Qatar 2022.

Muntari, for his part has described the fixture as an “unfortunate” one as he would love to see both Ghana and Nigeria qualify for the World Cup. To him, having both Nigeria and Ghana playing in the World Cup finals is the best thing ever, and losing of them due to the results of the draw for the play-off is unfortunate.

During an interview with reporters on Sunday picked by Frencheducationgh.com, Muntari stated; “Black Stars is for all of us, it’s for Ghana. If we qualify for the World Cup that’s what we want, and will make the whole nation proud. It’s unfortunate that we going to play our own brothers, Nigeria.”

He added; “I wish we didn’t play them because if Nigeria is in the World Cup and Ghana is in the World Cup that’s the best thing ever, because we are close – we are brothers, but then unfortunately we have to play them so, we will prepare well and face them.”

When he was Asked whether he had an invitation to join the clash between Black Stars and Super Eagles, the Ghanaian super star player made jokes out of it, saying, “I got a call from my son, that’s it”.

Ghana Vs Nigeria Date and Time.

Ghana will host Nigeria on the 25th of March, at 7:30 and 8:30 PM Ghana time

Ghana Vs Nigeria Venue.

Ghana will host Nigeria in the Kumasi Yara Sports Stadium in the Ashanti Region of Ghana

Which TV Station Will Be Broadcasting the Match?

Ghana’s leading broadcaster GTV or GTVSport+ are expected to telecast the match.

The matches will be streamed live on the official site of FIFA as well as on their channel on YouTube. The games can be streamed live on Livesport TV and on some not yet announced platforms.

By: Michael Djan

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