Nigerian super eagles bounce back to confidence after Afcon final lost.

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Two giants of African football collided in a high-profile international friendly showdown in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh. Long-time rivals Nigeria and Ghana face off in the latest edition of the so-called ‘Jollof Derby’, their first match since the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, where the Super Eagles suffered an agonising defeat to the hosts in a dramatic final last month.

Former Ipswich star Finidi George is now in initial temporary charge of Nigeria as they search for a long-term replacement for ex-head coach Jose Peseiro, but he’s not helped today by the absences of several key players including attacking talisman Victor Osimhen, plus the likes of William Troost-Ekong and Samuel Chukwueze, as he bids to earn the job on a permanent basis.

Ghana, meanwhile, are now back under the management of ex-Borussia Dortmund stalwart Otto Addo, who has re-taken the reins after Chris Hughton was sacked following another dismal group-stage exit at AFCON. The Black Stars are also missing a number of important stars today including Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey and West Ham forward Mohammed Kudus.

Nigeria hold on for a morale-boosting win to get some confidence back after their agonising Africa Cup of Nations final defeat by Ivory Coast last month.

Cyriel Dessers netted a first-half penalty awarded for handball, with Ademola Lookman also firing home late off the bench after the Black Stars had been reduced to 10 men following the dismissal of Jerome Opoku.
Crystal Palace’s Jordan Ayew almost set up a grandstand finish with his cool stoppage-time penalty after Bright Osayi-Samuel had brought down Antoine Semenyo, but there was not enough time for spirited Ghana to find a last-gasp equaliser in an entertaining showdown in Morocco. 

Another tough result to take for Ghana after their latest AFCON no-show, but that was an experimental side missing a lot of key players that pushed Nigeria hard with 10 men.
Plenty of positives to be taken for returning boss Otto Addo, whose side face Uganda on Tuesday.

The victory is Super Eagles' first win over Ghana in 18 years.

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