After the Black Stars urged the Super Eagles to qualify for the World Cup, Nigeria defender Leon Balugon paid a visit to Ghana’s dressing room to congratulate the team.
Despite the disappointment of missing out on the World Cup in Qatar, the Rangers center-back accepted defeat gracefully.
Balugon played both at home and away for the Black Stars, who qualified through the away goal rule.
In the first minutes of the game, Thomas Partey scored for the Black Stars before Nigeria was awarded a controversial penalty after Ademola Lookman was adjudged to have been fouled by Dennis Odoi.
The Super Eagles got the equalizer thanks to Captain Trost Ekong’s spot-kick.
Victor Oshimen of Napoli scored again for the home side, but the goal was ruled out for offside by the VAR.
The Black Stars held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw to book their place in the World Cup, which will be held in Qatar.
