Qualifying for Qatar 2022
After Nigeria’s World Cup: hunting scenes and riots in the interior
Angry spectators storm the stadium in Nigeria’s capital Abuja
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After the disappointing end of the World Cup against Ghana, there are serious fan riots in Nigeria. Security forces used tear gas.
After the disappointing World Cup defeat by Ghana, serious fan riots broke out in Nigeria’s capital Abuja on Tuesday evening. After the final whistle, numerous fans stormed the interior of the stadium and rioted.
in one Twittervideo shows how countless fans got into the interior shortly after the final whistle, chased players and destroyed the dugout. Players, referees and officials immediately fled into the dressing room.
Tear gas against fans
In addition, security forces are said to have used tear gas to bring the rioting fans in the national stadium in the capital Abuja under control.
A 1-1 draw after a 0-0 draw in the first leg was enough for Ghana to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar. Nigeria were unable to turn Ghana’s Thomas Partey’s opener despite William Troost-Ekong’s early equaliser.
The Super Eagles miss a World Cup finals for the first time since 2006. For Ghana, on the other hand, it is only the fourth World Cup participation after 2006, 2010 and 2014.
