After a 1-1 draw with Nigeria in Abuja, Ghana’s Black Stars crushed Nigerian hearts to secure a berth in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Ghana got off to a fast start, with Partey and Jordan Ayew getting involved in the game right away.
The Black Stars scored first, with Arsenal player Thomas Partey hitting the post with a long drive from outside the area to make it 1-0 to Ghana.
His strike from outside the area beat Nigeria goalkeeper Uzoho, who was unable to stop it.
In the 22nd minute, VAR determined that Ademola Lookman was tackled illegally in the Ghanaian area, and the resulting penalty was neatly executed by defender Troost-Ekong to make it 1-1.
Nigeria believed they had scored the crucial second goal a few minutes later, only for Osimhen to be ruled offside after celebrating enthusiastically.
After a 1-1 tie in the first half, the second half had all to play for.
Head coach Otto Addo made a few changes, switching to a 5-3-2 system with Elisha Owusu and Kofi Kyereh making their debuts, and Andy Yiadom replacing Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Jordan Ayew, and Baba Iddrisu.
Because the first leg resulted in a 0-0 draw, Ghana advanced for the second round based on the away goal rule.
Nigeria came close to scoring, but the game finished 1-1 owing to a handful of Ghanaian defense stops.
On Friday, the FIFA World Cup 2022 draw will take place in Qatar.
