Nigeria vs Ghana LIVE UPDATES: Super Eagles, Black Stars ...

The stage is set for another chapter in the historic rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana, as the two African giants meet for their 60th encounter at the Stade de Marrakech in Morocco.

Despite being billed as a friendly, expect a fiery clash. Matches between the Super Eagles and the Black Stars are known for their intensity, regardless of the occasion.

Both teams are looking to turn the page after contrasting results at the last Africa Cup of Nations. This desire for a fresh start adds extra weight to the “Battle of Marrakech.”

Ghana welcomes the return of coach Otto Addo, who aims to prove his worth. Nigeria, meanwhile, has George Finidi leading the Super Eagles on an interim basis as they seek a permanent manager. Both coaches will be eager to impress.

While some key players will miss this edition of the “Jollof Derby,” both sides boast enough talent to light up the pitch.

Nigeria will be without attacking duo Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi, while Ghana will miss the inspiration of Premier League stars Thomas Partey and Mohammed Kudus

The last friendly meeting between these teams ended in a goalless drawback in 2011.

This time around, fans are hoping for a more exciting encounter.

Follow us here at PREMIUM TIMES for live updates as Nigeria and Ghana clash for the 60th time! Kickoff is at 5 p.m.

Super Eagles line up: Ndidi leads against Black Stars

With the absence of Ahmed Musa and William Troost-Ekong, Wilfred Ndidi will be leading the Super Eagles against the Black Stars in Morocco this evening

Surprisingly newly invited Benjamin Tanimu has also been handed a starting role against the Black Stars

See the full lineup below ????

Ghana Coach Otto Addo has opted to have Jordan Ayew as captain against the Super Eagles.

See the Ghana lineup below ????

Super Eagles line up: Ndidi leads against Black Stars

With the absence of Ahmed Musa and William Troost-Ekong, Wilfred Ndidi will be leading the Super Eagles against the Black Stars in Morocco this evening

Surprisingly newly invited Benjamin Tanimu has also been handed a starting role against the Black Stars

See the full lineup below ????

Ghana Coach Otto Addo has opted to have Jordan Ayew as captain against the Super Eagles.

See the Ghana lineup below ????

Both teams are already on the lush green pitch of Stade de Marrakech in Morocco

Nigeria on white, Ghana on red.

The national anthem of both teams rendered and we are set for the kick off

Jayed Jalal the center referee signals the kickoff and the 60th match between the Nigeria and Ghana national football teams is officially underway

Great start by the Super Eagles.. Kelechi Iheancaho with the first attempt but his shot from outside the box was well saved by Lawrence Ati-Zigi..

Fairly balanced tie so far though the Black Stars are holding much of the possession. The Super Eagles defense has been solid so far

The Super Eagles with the first corner kick of the game but no hassles for Ghana

The Super Eagles are desperately seeking an opening goal and they come close again….Kelechi Iheanacho gets a pass across to Dessers but the Rangers fan fires straight to the hands of Ghana keeper

Super Eagles come close to breaking the deadlock again as new boy Tiaminu finds Kelechi Iheanacho. But, his shot hits the woodwork.

Free kick for the Super Eagles in a promising position

Thirty minutes of action gone .. Still Nigeria 0-0 Ghana

The Super Eagles have been awarded a penalty kick after a handball incident

Goal!! Cyriel Dessers puts Nigeria ahead from.the penalty spot

Nigeria 1-0 Ghana

Ghana wins a corner kick as they attempt to get a quick equaliser, but Super Eagles deny the Black Stars

Cyril Dessers’ goal from the penalty spot gives Nigeria a slight advantage over Ghana in the “Jollof Derby” going down in Morocco

The second 45 minutes is underway. Nigeria plays from right to left, while the Ghanaians are playing from left to right

The Black Stars are looking dangerous in the early exchanges in the second half but Patrick Kpozo’ cross from a free kick was headed out by Awaziem

Kelechi Iheanacho has been one of the most liveliest player in the Super Eagles team and he has just missed a chance to extend the lead for Nigeria

Still Nigeria 1-0 Ghana

We have crossed the hour-mark and the Super Eagles still holding on to their lone goal lead

Kasim Adams comes in for Forson Amankwaa as Ghana Coach makes a substitution to help turn things around for his team

Meanwhile Ghana are not just one goal down, they are also one man down following the red car received by Jerome Opoku

Nwabali makes a brave save as the Black Stars try to get through to goal

Coach Finidi back on his feet to bark instructions.. he would be more than happy to record a win over the Black Stars

Bruno Onyeamachi with a chance for Nigeria but his shot was perfectly blocked by the Ghana defenders

Onyeamachi did not get any playing time at the last AFCON tournament in Cote d’Ivoire

Newbie Tiaminu been attended to by the medics as the Super Eagles take a goal kick

Free kick for Ghana in a promising position as new entrant Raphael Oneyedika commits a foul

Great chance for Ghana but Nwabali makes and equally fantastic save to force a corner kick

80 minutes of action… Nigeria 1-0 Ghana

Meanwhile Ademola Lookman has been introduced into the game and he is already looking to get a goal for the Super Eagles

The Atalanta forward has continued from where he stopped at the last AFCON tournament in Cote d’Ivoire

85 minutes… Nigeria 2-0 Ghana

Another double substitution for Ghana as the Coach is trying hard to salvage the situation

We have five minutes added time..

Nigeria 2-0 Ghana

The Super Eagles are looking good to win this latest ” Jollof Derby”

Penalty for Ghana as Bright Osayi-Samuel commits a foul in the box

Can the Black Stars get at least a consolation goal in this tie?

Captain Jordan Ayew decides to take and he scores!

Ghana looking for another late penalty but the referee waves off the call

Great save by Nwabali as Ghana looking to pull off another goal

Final whistle blown by the referee….

FT: Nigeria 2-1 Ghana

Next stop for the Super Eagles is a game against Mali in four days tie while Ghana will be up against the Cranes of Uganda…

Thanks and good bye!!!