The senior national team of Nigeria wrapped up their AFCON qualifiers game with a comprehensive 6-0 win over Sao Tome and Principe in Uyo, OwmGoalNigeria.com.
Already through to next year Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, the Super Eagles rounded up the series in style and will now shift attention to the World Cup qualifiers, which will begin in November.
We rate the players on parade for Nigeria in the game.
Francis Uzoho – Had literally nothing to worry about as Sao Tome didn’t mount any meaningful threats. He was on holiday hence deserves no rating…..
Ola Aina – Looked really comfortable on the ball and moved the ball confidently. He has really given the coach a lot to ponder when Bright Osayi-Samuel returns for the World Cup qualifiers…..7/10
Bruno Onyemaechi – Didn’t look to have any understanding with Ademola Lookman on the left, but stuck to his task of defending nicely but could have ventured forward more often especially with Sao Tome not posing any significant threat…..7/10
Calvin Bassey – Strong in duels and won almost all he was in. Wasteful in possession with wayward passes from comfortable positions. Should have done better…..7/10
Semi Ajayi – Switched play comfortably to instigate attacks. He was very commanding. Has really stamped his feet in the team…..8/10
Wilfred Ndidi – Easily his best game in a Super Eagles shirt for a while. Broke up play easily and claimed the assist for the second goal of the game scored by Lookman… 8.5/10
Frank Onyeka – Some real question marks over his usage of the ball but has enough legs to make up for it. Full of energy and drive on and off the ball….. 6.5/10
Kelechi Iheanacho – Twice thread passes that sliced Sao Tome open but was also guilty of trying some efforts from range which were wayward. Did redeem himself with a clever chip for the assist for Awoniyi’s goal….. 7/10
Ademola Lookman – Took his goal really well minutes after setting up Osimhen from a corner kick for the opener. Hardly on the same wavelength with the duo of Awoniyi and Osimhen….. 7/10
Taiwo Awoniyi – Finished off his goal really well. Showed good strength on the ball. However his partnership with Osimhen didn’t quite work even though they bought got on the score sheet….. 7/10
Victor Osimhen – Fine header to open scoring. His desire to win the ball back and how he fights for every ball in a dead rubber game is a testament to his commitment to the team. Got a well deserved hattrick helping him end the title of the top scorer in the series with ten goals. 9/10.
Substitutes:
Victor Boniface – Made a telling contribution with the assist for Samuel Chukwueze to score the sixth goal of the game….. 6/10
Samuel Chukwueze – Got a goal and an assist as part of his contribution to the heavy scoreline….. 6.5/10
Joe Aribo – Didn’t get involved enough to earn a rating.
Tyronne Ebuehi – Not enough time for him to get involved.
Raphael Onyedika – Another who didn’t do anything worthy to earn a rating.
