A packed out Abuja National Stadium in Nigeria quickly turned sour when the final whistle and it was confirmed that Ghana had progressed on away goals, ending Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the World Cup in Qatar later this year.
Fans flooded onto the pitch and the surrounding pitchside areas to show their annoyance at a failed qualification campaign.
Angry Nigeria fans storm the stadium, after Nigeria lost to Ghana and failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup in Abuja, Nigeria.#NGRGHA pic.twitter.com/9lnnZdj4vN
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Those supporters who stayed in the stands watched in disbelief as dugouts were ripped from the ground and various items were launched at players from both sides as they tried to race down the tunnel to take refuge in the dressing rooms.
Social media soon showed clips of advertising boards being defaced and clashes between supporters and police as officials looked to quell the growing numbers of pitch invaders.
Police were forced to fire tear gas out onto the pitch in a bid to take control of the ugly scenes in Abuja. Fans party as Ghana draws with Nigeria
Angry supporters stormed the pitch after Nigeria missed out on World Cup qualification+
Advertising boards were destroyed and dugouts were ripped out following the 1-1 draw
There were violent clashes towards the tunnel as players looked to get to the dressing room
There was all to play for after a 0-0 draw in the first leg and Arsenal’s Thomas Partey gave Ghana a dream start by netting the opening goal.
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