Super Eagles players’ rating from 1-0 win over Guinea
Rating Super Eagles players' performances from the 1-0 win over Guinea at AFCON 2019.
Rating Super Eagles players' performances from the 1-0 win over Guinea at AFCON 2019.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured progress to the second round of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a 1-0 win over Guinea on Wednesday, June 27.
A Kenneth Omeruo goal in the 73rd minute was enough for the Super Eagles to take all three points in Alexandria.
But how did the Super Eagles players perform in the game?
Daniel Akpeyi (Goalkeeper)
A few nervous moments from Akpeyi who again didn’t look convincing. Didn’t have too much to do in the game as the defence shielded him.
5/10
Chidozie Awaziem (Right-back)
Chidozie Awaziem did his job in right back (Instagram/foto de zamora) Awaziem got his first start of AFCON 2019 in place of injured Shehu Abdullahi whom he replaced in the first game against Burundi. Defended his line well but lacked the bite going forward as he didn’t want to overly exert himself.
7/10
Kenneth Omeruo (Central defence)
Kenneth Omeruo was Man of the Match after his dominant performance against Guinea (GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images) The standout player of the game, Omeruo was solid in the Super Eagles defence that kept a second consecutive clean sheet of AFCON 2019. Engaged fiercely with Sory Kaba all through the game and crowned his performance with a goal.
9/10
Leon Balogun (Central defence)
Leon Balogun played well in defence that kept a clean sheet (Getty Images) Back in the starting XI for his first game of AFCON 2019, Balogun perfectly complemented Omeruo in central defence, picking off anything that came through his partner. He also impressed with the ball at his feet, playing out fine passes from the back to the midfield.
8/10
Ola Aina (Left-back)
Ola Aina was also solid at leftback (Instagram/Ola Aina) Pulled off a gritty performance at left back where he had to keep the very athletic Ibrahima Traore in his own half.
7/10
Wilfred Ndidi (Defensive midfield)
Wilfred Ndidi was tough-tackling in midfield (Getty Images) Tough-tackling Wilfred Ndidi was at his best again, shielding his defence in the middle. He came out tops in his match-up against Liverpool star Naby Keita who was making his first start at AFCON 2019.
8/10
Oghenekaro Etebo (Central midfield)
Oghenekaro Etebo chased everything in midfield (Victor Modo) Etebo went for grit over style in his performance as he chased everything in the middle. Delivered a fantastic defensive game to shut out the Guineans but failed to offer anything going forward.
7/10
Alex Iwobi (Attacking midfield)
Alex Iwobi struggled with the ball in the first but got better in the second (CAF) Had trouble with the ball especially in the first half when he couldn’t connect with any of the forwards in the final third. Got better in the second but still didn’t do enough.
6/10
Moses Simon (Forward)
Had some moments from the wings but was let down by his final ball into the box. Did well to help out the defence a couple of times.
6/10
Ahmed Musa (Forward)
Also ran the game well at times from the wings but he couldn’t get his final ball into dangerous areas in the box.
6/10
Odion Ighalo (Striker)
Endured a frustrating game and was completely dominated by Nancy defender Ernest Seka. Managed to miss the best chance of the first half when he went for goal instead of square-playing Musa who was free on the left.
5/10
Substitutes
Samuel Chukwueze (Midfield)
Replaced Iwobi in the No 10 role but didn’t have time on the ball to create anything. Missed a couple of chances to run up on Guinea's last line of defence.
Paul Onuachu (Striker)
Came on for Ighalo but didn’t have the opportunity to cause problems for the Guinean defence.
Samuel Kalu (Forward)
It was good to see him on the pitch after a health scare that saw him collapse in training on the eve of Nigeria’s opening game of AFCON 2019. He didn’t have a touch of the ball before the final whistle.
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Super Eagles players’ rating from 1-0 win over Guinea- gist culled from
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June 23, 2018, 07:04:55 PM