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BREAKING: Nigeria to battle Ghana in W/Cup play off

 

Nigeria and Ghana will re-open their perennial rivalry in football as they lock horns in the world cup playoffs to determine the five African countries to play in the World cup in Qatar.

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In the draw concluded few minutes ago in Duoala Egypt will battle Senegal, Cameroon take on Algeria, DR Congo will lock horns with Morocco while Mali will slug it out against Tunisia.

The two legged battle begins in March. The draw at a glance

Africa world cup playoff pairings at a glance

 

The play-off games will be played on a home and away basis between  March 24-29

Of the ten involved nations, only Mali have never appeared at a World Cup finals before with DR Congo featuring as Zaire in 1974.

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Super Eagles and Black Stars have played each other on 56 occasions with Ghana having the upper hand on their neighbours with 25 wins and 19 draws.

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