#NIGGHA- Interesting fact about the football rivalry between Nigeria, and Ghana.

The rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana is a long-standing one and both nations have always attempted to substantiate one is bigger than the other. These ‘British’ compatriots have a mutual history. From being colonized by the British to academic structure, Nigeria and Ghana have a lot in common. Over this, there are seven intriguing facts about Ghana and Nigeria: 1. Both nations have contested against themselves the most times on the African continent-49 times. 2. This is the oldest contest in West Africa. The initial clash was on October 16, 1950. 3. Nigeria endured her biggest defeat to Ghana in 1955- a 7-0 loss. 4. Both nations have capped players from the other. Leotis Boateng and John Benson played for the Super Eagles of Nigeria while Tanko Abdul Razak and Aminu Kalala are Nigerians who wore the colors of the Black Stars of Ghana. 5. Nigeria has qualified for the World Cup 6 times while Ghana has just qualified for the 4th time this year, Outrunning Nigeria with an away goal edge in the last concluded World Cup qualifier. Ghana has gone furthest reaching the quarterfinals at the 2010 World Cup edition in South Africa. 6. Both nations have emerged victors at the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Nigeria has emerged as the victor 6 times and Ghana has conquered twice. 7. Ghana won the first-ever African gold medal in football in 1992 meanwhile Nigeria went two steps ahead by winning gold in the 1996 games. Ghana qualifying for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar in November would be a plus in the advancement of their economy. Investors would use the opportunity to invest in new infrastructures.

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