By Amaechi Agbo

Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup after they played a 1-1 draw against Ghana in Abuja, www.bestchoicesports.com.ng can report.

Ghana qualified on away goal rule and will be making the 4th appearance in Qatar

The match held at the 60, 000 capacity Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja saw the visiting Black Stars take the lead in the 10th minute through Thomas Partey’s outside box strike

William Troost-Ekong restored Nigeria’s hope in the 22nd minute after a Video Assistant Referee, VAR handed Nigerians a lifeline with a spot kick which the captain of the day dispatched.

Eagles hitman, Victor Osimhen scored a clinical goal thereafter but it was ruled out, correctly, for offside by the VAR

The first half ended one goal apiece but the second half did not see much action as the Ghanaians put 10 men behind the ball and defended till the last whistle.

A frustrated Super Eagles will hope to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations even as they fans rue another glorious moment missed.

This is the second time Nigeria is missing out of the global football showpiece after failing to qualify in 2006 edition since 1994 they made their first appearance

Since making her debut in 1994, Nigeria have failed to qualify for two editions and Nigrianis will be asking the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF questions.