The Super Eagles crashed out of 2021 AFCON after a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Tunisia in an AFCON 2021 Round of 16 match at the Roumde Adjia Stadium, Garoua on Sunday, January 23 2022.
In this piece, Completesports.com rates the performances of the players Austine Eguavoen featured in the match, on the scale of 1 to 10..
Maduka Okoye (5)
Misjudged the flight of the ball from Yousseff Msakni which flew past him. Other than than that shot that couldn’t stop and another he stretched with fine reflex to save in later in the second half, Maduka Okoye didn’t do much in the game.
Ola Aina (5)
Ola Aina failed to deal with a long pass which started the build up to the Tunisian goal against the Super Eagles.
Did not do enough going forward to support the attack just like he did in previous games.
William Troost-Ekong (5)
Troost-Ekong should take part of the blame for Tunisia’s goal as the scorer, Youssef Msakni, was allowed all the time and space to shoot.
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Also, his build up from defence to attack was too slow which gave the Tunisians time to organize themselves.
Kenneth Omeruo (5)
Just like his central defensive partner, Kenneth Omeruo should take part of the blame for Tunisia’s goal after failing to close down the goal scorer.
Zaidu Sanusi (6)
Tried to help the Eagles attack by lunging into attack while carrying out his defensive duties.
Had a chance to draw the Eagles level, but his low shot off his weaker right foot missed the target.
Wilfred Ndidi (5)
Ndidi was beaten easily by Tunisia’s goal scorer who dribbled past him before volleying into the net.
Had two good efforts close to the edge of the opponent’s 18 yard box, but fired off target.
Joe Aribo (6)
Joe Aribo was lively in the midfield for the Super Eagles and almost put the Eagles ahead in the first half, but his goal-bound shot was blocked for a corner.
Was eventually replaced with two minutes left in the game.
Samuel Chukwueze (6)
Chikwueze tried to make something happen but was well contained by the well organized Tunisians.
Headed a long pass across goal which was intended for Taiwo Awoniyi, but the striker was beaten to the ball by the Tunisia keeper.
Moses Simon (6)
Moses Simon was closely checked by the Tunisians on the left side of the Super Eagles’ attack, with at least two always breathing down his neck each time he got the ball, which reduced his threats.
Had a big chance to equalize for the Eagles after controlling a cross, but saw his effort hit the keeper.
Kelechi Iheanacho (5)
Not one of his best performances in the Super Eagles’ shirt for Kelechi Iheanacho as he struggled to make any serious impact.
Was booked for a foul on a Tunisian player, and was replaced by Iwobi early in the second half.
Taiwo Awoniyi (5)
Taiwo Awoniyi, was well kept in check by the Tunisia backline as he struggled to get any clear scoring opportunity before going off for Peter Olayinka on the hour mark.
SUBSTITUTES
Alex Iwobi (3)
Was brought on as a 59th minute replacement for Kelechi Iheanach to help the Super Eagles get back into the game, but got himself sent off five minutes later for a bad tackle on an opponent.
Umar Sadiq (7)
Had his best game for the Super Eagles as he troubled the Tunisian defence after he came on for Samuel Chukwueze in the 74th minute.
Almost sent the game into extra time after he was played through on goal, but saw his effort narrowly miss the target with the keeper well beaten.
Peter Olayinka (6)
Came on for Taiwo Awoniyi in the 69th minute, and tried to help the Supers Eagles get back into the game by charging down the backline of the Tunisians but never got any clear cut chance on goal.
Ahmed Musa – Not Rated
It was a cameo role for the Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa. He replaced Aribo with just only the stoppage time added on left to be played, but unfortunately, he never had any impact in the game.
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