Ghana draw blank against Nigeria in Kumasi
Thomas Partey ends Nigeria game with second-most ball recoveries
Nigeria-Ghana second leg set for Tuesday
Black Stars assistant skipper, Thomas Partey, had a decent performance in Ghana's draw against Nigeria in the first leg of the FIFA World Cup on Friday, March 25, 2022.
Thomas Partey led the team to a 0-0 draw against the Super Eagles at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
Partey although was not in his elements had an okay performance which was rated 7.7 by FotMob.
He had a total of 58 touches the sixth-most by any player on the field while completing 27 of his 39 attempted passes, two of which were key.
The Arsenal man contributed to Ghana's attack with 4 of his 7 long passes being accurate.
The skipper made 7 ball recoveries, 2 blocks, and won two tackles while winning 80 percent of his aerial duel.
Thomas Partey, 28, had never played in the World Cup and is expected to play above his level in the second leg on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, to help Ghana secure a spot in the 2022 edition.
Watch his highlights below
- Black Stars seeking international friendlies for September
- Five Black Princesses players to watch at 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
- GFA Exco members names Black Galaxies players who could make Black Stars squad for 2022 World Cup
- Benjamin Afutu: Ghana’s prophesied World Cup ‘hero’ without a club
- 2022 World Cup: Ghana to base in Double Tree Hilton hotel - Check out photos of the hotel
- Read all related articles
