Eagles Player Ratings: Aina impressive, Chukwueze exciting, Mikel missing
Sportinglife.ng takes a look at the performance of Super Eagles’ players in their 1-0 win against the Swallows of Burundi in their opening group B match at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations at the Alexandria Stadium on Saturday.
DANIEL AKPEYI
He was shaky despite the saves he made 6/10
SHEHU ABDULLAHI
He made his impact felt at the right back before he was replaced due to injury 6/10
WILLIAM TROOST-EKONG 5/10
Expected more from the Torino of Italy defender
KENNETH OMERUO
The centre back showed why Spanish side Leganes need his services. Did well to contain the onslaught of Fiston Abdoul-Razak and Sadio Berahino. 7/10
OLA AINA
Besides providing the assist that led to Nigeria’s only goal scored by Odion Ighalo, Aina was one of the stand-out performers for the Eagles. 8/10
OGHENEKARO ETEBO 6/10
Not his night 5/10
WILFRED NDIDI
He was named Man of The Match which has been criticised on social media. He should learn to release the ball on time in subsequent matches. Nevertheless was still the team’s best player in the midfield. 6/10
JOHN MIKEL OBI
Failed to make impact and it was therefore no surprise he was pulled out for Ahmed Musa in the second half 4/10
ALEX IWOBI
Had a good match 7/10
SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE
Very promising outing for the youngster 6/10
PAUL ONUACHU
Appeared overwhemled playing on the big stage. 4/10
SUBSTITUTES
AHMED MUSA 7/10
He changed the tempo of the match with his pacy runs 7/10
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CHIDOZIE AWAZIEM
Did well as Abdullahi’s replacement at the right back. 6/10
ODION IGHALO
He scored Nigeria’s only goal having come on in the second half for Onuachu 7/10