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Nigeria Fans Storm Pitch Following Ghana Loss, Police Use Tear Gas

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Nigeria failed to qualify for the World Cup Tuesday after losing to Ghana 1–1 based on away goals Tuesday.

Following the game, Nigerian fans stormed the pitch and began destroying property on the field and throwing objects at visiting Ghana fans and players.

The angry fans made their way onto the field before the final whistle was blown, causing the Ghanaian players to struggle to leave the field. They eventually got out, though it’s unclear if anyone was hurt during the incident.

When police arrived on the scene, they began beating the rioters with batons and ultimately used tear gas on the fans to disperse them.