Yesterday the Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered their second straight defeat in friendly game losing 0-1 to Ecuador in the United States of America.
Coach of the Nigerian team Jose Peseiro used as many as thirteen players in the game and OwnGoalNigeria.com picks five players who were below par in the game which is the last ahead of the start of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers for the Super Eagles.
Faisal Sani – He can’t be blamed for not contributing anything meaningful in attack as he is originally a left sided center back or a left back. Looked lost further up the pitch as a right winger but it was in defence that he was caught napping. Lost his man Estupiñán who scored the goal that decided the game.
Terem Moffi – Looked bereft of ideas as he constantly ran into blind alleys. Commited needless fouls although he could have won a penalty for a foul in the box. Didn’t strike a good partnership with Cyriel Dessers in attack. That he lasted 85 minutes is a big shock to all who watched the game.
Chidozie Awaziem – Deservedly got hooked at half time as he was abysmally poor. Had a hand in the first goal. Couldn’t hit simple passes, rash in tackles and indecisive high up the pitch. Ola Aina’s introduction at half time break showed how much of a misfit he is at right back.
Emmanuel Dennis – Hard to blame a player for missing a chance but at his level and high rating sending a cross wide with an empty net in front of him is a concern. Missed a free header from another of Moses Simon’s delivery and defensively he was a liability. It almost cost Nigeria twice. Looks interested when not on the ball.