Nigeria defender Leon Balogun has suggested that ‘Juju’ may have been involved in the 2022 World Cup playoff against Ghana in March this year.
After managing a 0-0 draw in the first leg meeting in Kumasi, the Super Eagles failed to use home advantage in the return leg as they settled for a 1-1 draw in Abuja and as such the Black Stars qualified on the away goals rule.
“It is funny because that season, the away goals rule had been scrapped everywhere. I don’t know why they didn’t do it in Africa…I have no clue. Until this day, I don’t understand,” Balogun told The Beautiful Game.
“We did go to Ghana to play the first leg and it was a tough game. You know there was this whole fuss about them changing the stadium at the last minute on Tuesday when they have never lost and they say whether Juju may or may not have been involved also or whatever.
“It was tough for us. I can’t lie…..It was really tough and we ended up playing [0-0.”
