Nigerian fans attacked Ghanaians at Abuja’s Moshood Abiola Stadium on Tuesday after the Black Stars qualified for the World Cup finals in Qatar.
The Nigerian fans, disgruntled by the 1-1 tie that ruined the Super Eagles World Cup ambitions, stormed the field and sparked a riot and reportedly smashed the Super Eagles’ technical bench and other equipment.
Security agents had to fire tear gas to disperse the angry crowd.
It is getting messy here. Destroying everything they can touch. Tear gas fired! pic.twitter.com/g49v8oV9Rg
— Yaw (@theyawofosu) March 29, 2022
A small group of Ghanaians that made their way to the stadium were also reportedly attacked by the enraged supporters but were rescued by the security who took them to the Black Stars dressing room.
The first leg of the 2022 World Cup playoff ended 0-0 in Kumasi but Ghana pipped Nigeria on the away goal rule after the scoring draw in Abuja, which was enough to secure their place in Qatar.
Ghana supporters being moved to the pitch now. A few of them were attacked in the stands. Unfortunate scenes. 🇬🇭🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/Nt0ui7RcHF
— Yaw (@theyawofosu) March 29, 2022
Thomas Partey scored the crucial away goal in the 10th minute to upset the Super Eagles in front of a massive crowd at the Moshood Abiola Stadium,
The lead, however, lasted 12 minutes as Nigeria equalised courtesy of a disputed penalty scored by William Troost-Ekong.
