Ghana 1-2 Nigeria
Updated
Nigeria won: Ghana 1-2 Nigeria in the International Friendlies on Wed, 28 May 2025 at Gtech Community Stadium. Ghana goals: Brandon Thomas-Asante 70'. Nigeria goals: Cyriel Dessers 14', R. Simpson 19' (og). Possession: 58%-42%.
Match report
Nigeria beat Ghana 2-1
Nigeria narrowly beat Ghana 2-1 away from home at Gtech Community Stadium on Wednesday 28 May in the International Friendlies.
Cyriel Dessers put Nigeria ahead on 14' (0-1), an own goal by R. Simpson made it 0-2 on 19' and Brandon Thomas-Asante pulled one back for Ghana on 70' (1-2).
Ghana had 58%% of the ball.
Match stats
| Ghana | Nigeria | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Attacks | 62 | 70 |
| Free Kicks | 24 | 18 |
| Shots On Target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Off Target | 4 | 1 |
| Throw-Ins | 13 | 17 |
| Goal Kicks | 2 | 5 |
Lineups
Ghana (4-3-3): Benjamin Asare, Gideon Mensah, Aaron Essel, Stephan Ambrosius, Mamudu Kamaradini, Majeed Ashimeru, Abdul Samed, Razak Simpson, Jordan Ayew, Kwame Opoku, Christopher Bonsu Baah
Nigeria (4-3-3): Stanley Nwabili, Bruno Onyemaechi, Igoh Ogbu, Semi Ajayi, Sodiq Ismail, Papa Daniel, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Alimi Sikiru, Cyriel Dessers, Samuel Chukwueze
Key events
- 14' · Goal · Cyriel Dessers (Nigeria)
- 19' · Goal · R. Simpson (Nigeria)
- 23' · Yellow card · Mamudu Kamaradini (Ghana)
- 25' · Yellow card · Abdul Samed (Ghana)
- 29' · Substitution · Ebenezer Annan for Aaron Essel (Ghana)
- 42' · Yellow card · Sodiq Ismail (Nigeria)
- 46' · Substitution · Brandon Thomas-Asante for Kwame Opoku (Ghana)
- 46' · Substitution · Caleb Yirenkyi for Mamudu Kamaradini (Ghana)
- 53' · Yellow card · Igoh Ogbu (Nigeria)
- 62' · Substitution · Ahmed Musa for Papa Daniel (Nigeria)
- 62' · Substitution · Moses Simon for Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)
- 62' · Substitution · Kelechi Iheanacho for Alimi Sikiru (Nigeria)
- 70' · Goal · Brandon Thomas-Asante (Ghana)
- 82' · Substitution · Ifeanyi Ifeanyi for Semi Ajayi (Nigeria)
- 82' · Substitution · Chinemerem Ugwueze for Frank Onyeka (Nigeria)
- 83' · Substitution · Abu Francis for Majeed Ashimeru (Ghana)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Mohammed Fuseini for Christopher Bonsu Baah (Ghana)
Questions
Who won Ghana vs Nigeria?
Nigeria won, 1-2 (International Friendlies) on Wed, 28 May 2025.
When and where is Ghana vs Nigeria?
Wed, 28 May 2025, 18:45 UTC at Gtech Community Stadium, International Friendlies.