Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance of Super Eagles, player-by-player, in
their 2-0 win against the Lone Star of Liberia -a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying game at the Grand Stade de Tangier on Saturday
MADUKA OKOYE 6/10
The goalkeeper was not really tested in the game. Had a good command of the box and organised his defence well.
MOSES SIMON 6/10
Did his job well and nearly scored from a free-kick in the first half. Simon showed his versatility by excelling in the right-wing back position once again.
JAMILU COLLINS 6/10
The left-wing back had a goal controversially ruled out for offside in the first half . A lively performance from SC Paderborn man.
CHIDOZIE AWAZIEM 6/10
Another strong performance from the defender. He combined well with Leon Balogun and William Troost-Ekong at the heart of the team’s defence.
LEON BALOGUN 6/10
Made two vital blocks to help the Super Eagles keep a clean sheet in the game.
WILLIAM TROOST-EKONG 6/10
His howler nearly resulted in a goal in the second half, otherwise it was good performance from the Watford defender.
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WILFRED NDIDI 6/10
Ndidi made his presence felt in the midfield and provided cover for the defence.
JOE ARIBO 6/10
Started the game brightly but fizzled out afterwards. He was behind some of the team’s attacking play in the first half.
ALEX IWOBI 6/10
Iwobi was every where on the pitch in the opening minutes of the game but like Joe Aribo fizzled out afterwards. He was replaced by Chidera Ejuke.
KELECHI IHEANACHO 6/10
The striker won the penalty that was converted by Victor Osimhen for Nigeria’s opening goal.
VICTOR OSIMHEN 6/10
The Napoli of Italy forward scored the opening goal from the spot and won the penalty for the second that was converted by Ahmed Musa.
SUBSTITUTES
CHIDERA EJUKE 5/10
Put up a lively display after replacing Alex Iwobi in the second half.
AHMED MUSA 5/10
Made history as Nigeria’s most capped player with his102nd appearance at the international level. He marked the ocassion with the Super Eagles second goal.
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