Ghana stand-in coach, Otto Addo believes the determination of the Black Stars players to qualify for the World Cup was key in sealing the spot ahead of Nigeria.
The four-time African champions secured their place at the tournament in Qatar later this year when they held their archrivals, Nigeria 1-1 in Abuja on Tuesday.
The result means that Ghana qualifies for the global tournament on away goals rule after they two sides played out to a goalless draw in the first-leg in Kumasi on Friday.
Ghana coach Addo, who is a former international and a part of the Black Stars 2006 World Cup team, hailed his players for their determination to clinch the slot.
“I’m really delighted, exhausted, it was a tough match and we fought our way through”, Otto Addo said in a post match interview.
“We had big problems especially in the first half, and through some changes, the players gave their tactics very well and still they [the Nigerians] had some good chances.”
Despite praising his players for the victory, the Ghana coach reserved some praise for the Nigerians and expressed his sympathy for the Super Eagles who fought over both legs.
“Our goalkeeper was there when we needed him and we had a little bit of luck also, because if you see the chances the Nigerians were better.
“I feel a bit pity for them but this is football, sometimes and we fought our way through”, the Black Stars coach said.
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