PlayPlay.ng’s ADEBOYE AMOSU rates the performance of Super Eagles players in their 2023 Africa Cup qualifiying fixture against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in Abuja on Thursday night…
FRANCIS UZOHO 6/10
The goalkeeper didn’t have much to do in the game. Made a decent save to keep his side in the game in the first half.
OLA AINA 7/10
Had a tough time coping with the pace and trickery of Kamil Conteh. Did a good job and contributed to his side’s second goal.
WILLIAM TROOST-EKONG 7/10
The centre-back had a good game. Copped an injury in the second half and was replaced by Kenneth Omeruo.
SEMI AJAYI 7/10
A solid showing from the West Bromwich Albion defender. Coped well against a difficult opponent.
CALVIN BASSEY 7/10
The left-back lost his man for Sierra Leone’s goal, otherwise it was another solid showing display from the Rangers man.
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JOE ARIBO 7/10
The Rangers man combined well with Alex Iwobi in midfield. He was booked in the first half for a poor tackle.
ALEX IWOBI 8/10
Scored Nigeria’s first goal, Iwobi was lively all through.
MOSES SIMON 7/10
Bagged two assists in the game. The winger was a constant threat to the Sierra Leonean defence.
SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE 7/10
Fluffed a glorious chance in the second half. A good showing from the Villarreal man.
UMAR SADIQ 5/10
He was replaced by Oghenekaro Etebo after the break. Not really a poor performance from Almeria striker.
VICTOR OSIMHEN 8/10
The Napoli striker scored Nigeria’s first goal and missed two other chances. He was replaced late in the game by Terem Moffi after picking up an injury.
SUBSTITUTES
OGHENEKARO ETEBO 6/10
Took the place of Umar Sadiq after the break and helped to further stabilize the midfield.
KENNETH OMERUO 4/10
Came in for the injured William Troost-Ekong in the latter part of the game. Did well to help the Super Eagles preserve their lead.
ADEMOLA LOOKMAN 4/10
Nearly scored with his first touch of the game.
SHEHU ABDULLAHI 4/10
Stood up to the challenge of Kamil Conteh following his introduction in the second half.
TEREM MOFFI
Not Rated
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