The Super Eagles of Nigeria came from behind to beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in an international friendly game played in Portugal, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
We rate the players on parade for Nigeria.
Francis Uzoho – Looked very calm, composed and decisive with the ball at his feet. Distributed it nicely and came off his line quickly to deny Saudi Arabia the chance to take the lead. Spoilt all the good things he did by inexplicably diverting a free kick into his net in an attempt to tip it over the bar….. 4/10
Tyronne Ebuehi – Not at his usual marauding best and didn’t do his chance of reclaiming his spot any good….. 4/10
Bruno Onyemaechi – Had his man locked down, joined the attack with ease and whipped in a telling cross that Osimhen should have connected with properly. Didn’t put a foot wrong….. 7/10
Calvin Bassey – His partnership with Ajayi is burgeoning but still need time to be up there. Had a solid showing overall…… 7/10
Semi Ajayi – Showed why he is currently favoured ahead of vice captain William Troost-Ekong. His passes were spot on and helped the team build easily from the back…. 7/10
Wilfred Ndidi – A totally different player from the one we used to see in the green white green of green of Nigeria. Ran the midfield with ease alongside Alex Iwobi. Another strong showing for the Super Eagles….. 7/10
Alex Iwobi – Not scared of taking risks. Complimented Ndidi very well and covered a lot of grounds….. 7/10
Samuel Chukwueze – Had one telling moment when his play set up Lookman for the best chance of the first half. Other than that he had a game to forget with his decision making in key areas his biggest drawback….. 3/10
Victor Boniface – A performance that deserves a goal and he thought he got one to level scores but it was given as an own goal. Made it impossible for the defenders of Saudi Arabia to have time on the ball. Has cemented a spot in the team….. 8/10
Ademola Lookman – Wasted two big chances to give Nigeria the lead. Not at his level in anyway….. 4/10
Victor Osimhen – Had a good chance to give Nigeria the lead but didn’t have proper connection to make it count. Put himself around brilliantly before going off injured….. 6/10
Substitute:
Bright Osayi-Samuel – Had a better showing than Ebuehi at right back despite playing lesser minutes….. 6/10
Moses Simon – His introduction changed the game for Nigeria. Provided the cross that led to the own goal and also had a hand in the second goal. He was really good….. 8/10
Terem Moffi – Held the line really well and ran the channels brilliantly…… 6/10
Kelechi Iheanacho – Scored a trademark curler go give Nigeria the lead. Made a really good impression…… 8/10
Sadiq Umar – Not enough to earn a rating
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