The senior national team of Nigeria Jose Peseiro has revealed the secret of his team beating Sao Tome and Principe 10-0 in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers away in Morocco.
OwnGoalNigeria.com rates the players who represented Nigeria in the game.
Francis Uzoho – He had virtually nothing to do all through the game as Super Eagles dominated the game from start to finish. He wasn’t involved enough to earn a rating.
Ola Aina – Linked up well with the other players high up the pitch and delivered the pre assist for Victor Osimhen to set up Terem Moffi for the third goal. Took up position high up the pitch that made it easy for Ademola Lookman to add to the numbers in the box……7/10
Zaidu Sanusi – Bagged the assist for Moffi’s second goal of the game. Ran the flank with authority and linked up nicely with Simon……8/10
Semi Ajayi – Very calm in possession and displayed a high sense of positional awareness. Distributed the ball nicely from the back. Certainly repaying the trust new coach Jose Peseiro has for him…….8/10
Calvin Bassey- Slowly making himself the first name on the team sheet for games. Followed up his three perfomances at left back with another commanding display at centre back. Can’t seem to do any wrong lately……..8/10
Oghenekaro Etebo – Capped an all round brilliant perfomamce with a well taken free kick. Looked like he is back to his best and pushing to reclaim his spot in the starting lineup…….8/10
Ademola Lookman – A goal and an assist to cap a brilliant display. Helped out in defence with ease, won back possession to initiate attacks and dropped to the midfield to add up the number. He had his best game so far for Nigeria……8/10
Victor Osimhen – Man of the match by a mile. Could have scored five goals if he kept his effort that came off the bar on target. A ten over ten rating he would have got but for that miss……9.5/10
Terem Moffi – Took his two goals nicely. Linked up well with Osimhen in the two man attack. A battling ram who can be a force in the team with more games…….8/10
Moses Simon – Three assists in two games summed up why he wore the captain armband. Took his goal with sheer determination and looked quite lively all through……..9/10
Alex Iwobi – Ran the show for the second consecutive game with a new found energy and drive. Unlucky not to get among the goals but kept the team ticking with simple and clever passes………8/10
Substitutes:
Ahmed Musa – Played really well and had a hand in three of the four goals scored following his introduction. Showed his sportsman’s side by letting Emmanuel Dennis take the spot kick………7/10
Shehu Abdullahi- He didn’t get involved enough to earn a rating.
Emmanuel Dennis – Only major contribution was the penalty he scored. Hopefully that will help his confidence going forward. Nothing spectacular to earn a rating.
Leon Balogun – Wasn’t under pressure to earn a rating.
Sadiq Umar – Same as most second half substitutes, he didn’t get involved enough to be given a score.