All five goals were scored in a thrilling second half after the first 45 minutes dominated by Ghana ended barren.
The win sees Ghana go second behind Argentina in Group A as the South Americans spanked hosts South Africa 3:1 in the opening game of the tournament.
Enyimba star Uche Agbo headed Nigeria in front against the run of play two minutes after the break, but the lead was wiped out moments later when Baba Rahman Abdul's superb shot from outside the box beat Flying Eagles goalkeeper and skipper Samuel Okani.A better playing Nigeria regained the lead just after the hour mark through Wikki Tourists striker Aminu Umar following a goalmouth melee.This time John Obuh's Eagles held the lead for much longer,but Ghana were not to be denied as the enterprising Sarfo Gyamfi restored parity with a brilliantly taken free kick ten minutes from time.The winner which came on 86 minutes was almost an anti- climax,after substitute striker Benjamin Annan-Fadi was left with a simple tap-in.
Nigeria need at least a point to stay in the competition when they play Argentina next on Sunday,same for hosts South Africa who meet Ghana.
TODAY'S FIXTURES:
Kenya v Japan.
Brazil v Cameroon
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