Following the Super Eagles’ 0-0 draw with the Black Stars of Ghana in Friday night’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers playoffs first leg tie, Completesports.com‘s ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance of the players on the scale of 1-10…
FRANCIS UZOHO 7/10
Put up a commanding performance in goal. The Super Eagles goalkeeper made a stunning save in the first half and exhibited total confidence all through.
OLA AINA 7/10
One of Nigeria’s best performers on the night. Did a good job in keeping Ghana’s danger man Jordan Ayew at bay.
WILLIAM TROOST- EKONG 7/10
A real rock in the Super Eagles’ defence. Made a number of vital blocks and didn’t show any sign of rustiness despite limited playing time at his club.
LEON BALOGUN 7/10
The Glasgow Rangers defender made a vital clearance to deny Ghana’s danger man, Afena Gyan, a clear sight on goal in the first half. He combined well with William Troost-Ekong to ward off the threats of the Black Stars.
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ZAIDU SANUSI 6/10
Did his defensive job dutifully even though he didn’t make too much forays upfront.
INNOCENT BONKE 5/10
The FC Lorient of France midfielder didn’t do too much to show he has the quality to replace the injured Wilfred Ndidi. He was replaced by Oghenekaro Etebo after picking up an injury.
JOE ARIBO 4/10
Joe Aribo struggled to cope with the physicality of the Ghanaians. A below par showing from the highly rated midfielder.
KELECHI IHEANACHO 5/10
He struggled to get going in the game. It was a surprise to see him lasted the entire 90 minutes.
MOSES SIMON 5/10
The winger wasted the Super Eagles’ best chance of the game 10 minutes after the break. He was not at his best.
SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE 5/10
Failed to impress until his substitution for Emmanuel Dennis a minute before the hour mark.
VICTOR OSIMHEN 5/10
Lacked support upfront which affected his performance. Had a tame effort saved in the first half.
SUBSTITUTES
EMMANUEL DENNIS 5/10
Came in for Samuel Chukwueze in the 59th minute. He put the Ghanaian defence under pressure and coped well with the crowd.
FRANK ONYEKA 5/10
Helped stabilize the midfield following his introduction. He is definitely a good option in midfield.
OGHENEKARO ETEBO 5/10
His experience and high work rate helped put pressure off the Super Eagles’ defence. He certainly put himself in contention to start the second leg.
CALVIN BASSEY 5/10
The left-back didn’t do badly on his debut appearance for the Super Eagles.
ADEMOLA LOOKMAN 5/10
Leicester City winger, Ademola Lookman had his debut for Nigeria. Made a few forays from the flank after replacing Moses Simon in the 74th minute.
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