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Watch: Nigerian fans storm pitch, damage stadium after failing to qualify for World Cup

Watch as Nigerian fans reacted with anger after their side failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 16 years after a 1-1 draw with Ghana.

A Thomas Partey strike in the 10th minute gave the visitors the advantage and while the Super Eagles managed to equalise through William Troost-Ekong penalty in the 22nd minute they ultimately failed to find a winner and the Black Stars progressed on the away-goals rule.

After the game the home fans reacted with anger as they stormed the pitch and damaged the stadium.

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