A Nigeria international says he was informed by Ghanaian footballers that the Black Stars are planning to recall Asamoah Gyan for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup play-offs.
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The Black Stars will lock horns with Nigeria later this month, with the winner securing a spot at the World Cup in Qatar in November.
Nigeria have already announced their squad for the two-legged affair, but Ogenyi Onazi, who is on the stand-by list, claims the Black Stars are doing everything to make sure they qualify.
"I have listened to so many pundits say the Black Stars are in disarray and they are having issues," Onazi told PUNCH Sports Extra.
"For me, this is a big distraction for us, so we would believe that all is not well in their camp. And they are not ready.
"According to some of the Ghanaian players I have spoken to, they are planning to recall Asamoah Gyan back to the squad because they want to qualify for the World Cup at all cost.
"Other players like (Mubarak) Wakaso and the likes want to be part of the team. Don't forget they also have Jordan Ayew and Thomas Partey as well.
"Qualifying for the World Cup is everything for them and they want to do it at the expense of Nigeria, which means a lot to them. But we also have dreams that cannot be dashed. They can't stop us.
"They are a very good side with lots of experienced players, with a lot of young and quality players.
"They have been together for a while now, and let's not think that because they failed to win a game at the AFCON, they will be pushovers.
"They have also appointed a new coach, so that makes them unpredictable at the moment. The game will be tough. We have to be more careful and come out with a plan to beat them."
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