The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Silver medalists Nigeria beat Ghana 2-1 in an international friendly played on Friday at the Grande de Stade Marrakech in Morocco.
The two West African powerhouses were meeting for the first time since engaging in the 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off.
The Super Eagles were seeking a first win in 18 years over the Black Stars after the 1-0 win in the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations.
Goals from Cyriel Dessers and Ademola Lookman in each half of the game consigned the four-time champions to defeat with stand-in captain Jordan Ayew scoring a consolation from the spot.
Ghana’s strength had been reduced for almost the entire duration of the second half after Jerome Opoku was red-carded in the 56th minute.
The Black Stars’ next friendly will be on Tuesday, March 26 against Uganda.
The Super Eagles will play Mali next.
