Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has tasked the Super Eagles to secure qualification to the 2022 World Cup at the expense of Ghana as he intends to travel to Qatar for the global showpiece.
Dangote, Africa’s richest man, says he will not be in Qatar if qualification eludes Nigeria as they take on West African rivals Black Stars in the final qualifying round.
Speaking on his visit to the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, the venue that will host Nigeria’s second leg against Ghana, he highlighted the significance of the Super Eagles qualifying for the World Cup.
“It is not only important to me, but it is also important to all of us here, that is what will make us proud as Nigerians,” he said as quoted by sunnewsonline.com.
“If Nigeria does not qualify, I won’t go there,” he added.
The Black Stars are seeking to return to the tournament after missing out in the last edition in Russia in 2018 while Nigeria aim for a fourth consecutive appearance.
The play-off tie will be played between March 24 and 29, 2022 with exact dates and kick-off times to be confirmed after CAF liaises with the two countries’ associations.