The four-time African Cup of Nations winners, Ghana will host the three times Afcon champions Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Baba Yara Stadium on Friday.
The supporters of the two West African giants have already auctioned prank on social media ahead of the first leg tie.
The two countries have played 49 games, Ghana has the most wins (21), Nigeria winning ten (10) with 18 games ending draw.
World Cup appearances
Nigeria has already made six appearances at the global Mundial compared to Ghana who have played on three times after making their first in 2006.
Ghana has the most AFCON wins (4) – 1963, 1965, 1978, 1982. Nigeria won three (3) times – 1980, 1994, 2013.
FIFA ranking
Recent performances have seen Nigeria ranking higher in the FIFA rankings coming 32nd in the world, 3rd on the continent. Compared to Ghana lying 61st worldwide and 11th in the Africa rankings.