The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup after their 1-1 draw with the Black Stars on home soil on Tuesday night ensured that Ghana advanced due to the away goals rule, with the first leg having finished in a 0-0 stalemate.
That result ensured that Augustine Eguavoen's men failed to qualify for the tournament for the first time since 2006. Scroll through the gallery above to see some of the violent scenes that took place following Nigeria's failure to qualify for the Qatar World Cup This seemingly angered the home supporters, who stormed the pitch after the final whistle and vandalised property at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, with dugouts and goalposts reportedly being destroyed in the chaos that ensued.
In a video posted on Twitter, fans could also be seen throwing objects at Ghanaian players and staff who had initially been celebrating their qualification for the global showpiece but then ran down the tunnel to take cover.
African.. Even the former world championships Italy didn't qualify and they accept . Now check this Nigeria's as if they could go all the way and won the World cup. Shame
Nigarians🤦♂️
They lost that won't be deleted
Patriotism at it's highest level.. The people shall prevail
Nigerian fans = South African fans