Reactions as Nigeria defeats Ghana for the 1st time since 2006

Nigeria defeated Ghana in Morocco in the first game.

Reactions as Nigeria defeats Ghana for the 1st time since 2006

Tosin Abayomi 19:35 - 22.03.2024

See how Nigerians are bantering Ghanaians after the Super Eagles beat the Black Stars for the 1st time since 2006.

The Nigerian Super Eagles defeated Ghana's Black Stars 2-1 in a friendly match on Friday night, needing a goal in each half to take the victory.

The first goal came from a penalty kick by Cyril Dessers, and the second came from an exquisite finish by Atalanta's Ademola Lookman.

The 10-man Ghana team received a late consolation goal from Jordan Ayew, and the Super Eagles managed to hold on for the victory.

Nigerians banter Ghana after Super Eagles beat Black Stars in Morocco

See how Nigerians are bantering Ghanaians after the Super Eagles beat the Black Stars for the 1st time since 2006.
See how Nigerians are bantering Ghanaians after the Super Eagles beat the Black Stars for the 1st time since 2006.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria rose to the top of the trends after their victory against the Black Stars of Ghana.

It was the first time since 2006 that the Super Eagles would beat their West African rivals.

The rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana is well-detailed and sparked wild reactions on social media.

See how Nigerians are bantering Ghanaians after the Super Eagles beat the Black Stars for the 1st time since 2006.
A happy return to the team for Cyriel Dessers. (Photo Credit: Oganla Media/X)

The victory comes as a form of revenge for Nigeria football fans after Ghana defeated the Falconets in an U-20 Gold medal African Cup of Nations (AFCON) fixture the previous day.

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See how Nigerians are bantering Ghanaians after the Super Eagles beat the Black Stars for the 1st time since 2006.
See how Nigerians are bantering Ghanaians after the Super Eagles beat the Black Stars for the 1st time since 2006.
See how Nigerians are bantering Ghanaians after the Super Eagles beat the Black Stars for the 1st time since 2006.
See how Nigerians are bantering Ghanaians after the Super Eagles beat the Black Stars for the 1st time since 2006.
See how Nigerians are bantering Ghanaians after the Super Eagles beat the Black Stars for the 1st time since 2006.
See how Nigerians are bantering Ghanaians after the Super Eagles beat the Black Stars for the 1st time since 2006.
See how Nigerians are bantering Ghanaians after the Super Eagles beat the Black Stars for the 1st time since 2006.
See how Nigerians are bantering Ghanaians after the Super Eagles beat the Black Stars for the 1st time since 2006.

Before returning to action in June to continue their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign against South Africa, Nigeria will play another friendly encounter against Mali on Tuesday.

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