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Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>Nigeria have been boosted by the return of AFCON absentees Victory Osiheme, Leon Balugon and Peter Etebo ahead of the World Cup qualifiers play-off against Ghana.<\/p>\n

The trio missed the Africa Cup of Nations due to injury but have all returned to training at their respective clubs.<\/p>\n

Napoli marksman, Nigeria’s main forward is expected to make the squad when the Super Eagles travel to Ghana in match for the epic encounter.<\/p>\n

Peter Etebo was spotted training with English Premier League side Watford and he is in line for the Hornets clash against Burnley this weekend, while Leon Balugon readies himself for a Super Eagles return.<\/p>\n

The Black Stars will host Nigeria on March 21, 2022 before traveling to Abuja for the second leg in seven days time.<\/p>\n

The winner of the two-legged game qualifies for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Black Stars are in a hunt for a new coach after parting ways with Serbian trainer Milovan Rajevac.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Ghana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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