After a goalless draw within the first leg, Thomas Partey’s away purpose in Wednesday’s sport was sufficient to see Ghana attain Qatar 2022 — the primary African nation to take action.

Partey’s pushed shot within the tenth minute discovered its approach beneath Nigerian goalkeeper Francis Uzoho to offer the Black Stars the lead within the tie.

William Troost-Ekong leveled from the penalty spot after Ademola Lookman was introduced down by Denis Odoi within the field later within the first half, however Nigeria could not produce the profitable purpose wanted to earn World Cup qualification.

And after the ultimate whistle, followers on the Moshood Abiola Nationwide Stadium in Abuja vented their frustration by breaking onto the pitch.

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In accordance with Reuters, followers threw objects at Ghana’s supporters and gamers, who needed to battle to the tunnel to depart the pitch.

Police intervened by beating rioters with batons and spraying tear gasoline, Reuters reported.

CNN has contacted FIFA and CAF, the governing physique of African soccer, in relation to the gang hassle however has not obtained a response.

Police use tear gas to disperse pitch invaders during the World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Ghana.

It is solely the second time since 1994 that Nigeria has didn’t qualify for the World Cup having missed out on the 2006 match in Germany.

It additionally follows a disappointing African Cup of Nations marketing campaign in January that noticed the Tremendous Eagles knocked out within the spherical of 16 by Tunisia.

Ghana, in the meantime, will return to the World Cup, which will get underway on November 21, having didn’t qualify for the final match in Russia 4 years in the past.

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FIFA additionally confirmed to CNN that Dr. Joseph Kabungo, a Zambian CAF/FIFA medical officer who was on obligation for the sport in Abuja, had handed away from sudden cardiac loss of life.

“FIFA want to go its deepest condolences to his household and family members in addition to to the Zambian soccer neighborhood,” stated an announcement.

The Zambian Soccer Affiliation (FAZ) additionally paid tribute to Dr. Kabungo on social media, calling him “a devoted and extensively liked member of our soccer neighborhood.”

The assertion added: “His influence was huge, having additionally been a part of [Zambia’s] 2012 AFCON profitable workforce. His loss of life is a large loss as Dr Kabungo was a good friend and confidant to many generations of gamers and their households.”

CNN’s Aleks Klosok and Sammy Mngqosini contributed to reporting.

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