Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance of Super Eagles players in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday five encounter against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic…
Stanley Nwabali 5/10
Looked rusty especially in the first half. The Chippa United shot stopper conceded a cheap goal and was not at his best.
Ola Aina 5/10
Not one of his best games for the Super Eagles. The Nottingham Forest man was replaced by Bright Osayi-Samuel eight minutes from time.
Gabriel Osho 4/10
A difficult debut for the the versatile centre-back. Moses Simon took his place after the break.
William Troost-Ekong 6/10
The captain had an interesting tussle with his rival Steve Mounie. William Troost-Ekong however came out tops preventing the forward from getting a goal in the game.
Calvin Bassey 4/10
The Fulham defender had a difficult game. He was constantly troubled by the lively Junior Olaitan.
Bruno Onyemaechi 6/10
One of Nigeria’s best performers on the night. The left-back had a good game especially in the first half.
Wilfred Ndidi 6/10
An above average performance from the defensive midfielder.
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Alex Iwobi 5/10
Alex Iwobi struggled to impose himself in the game. He was replaced by Victor Boniface 18 minutes from time.
Kelechi Iheanacho 4/10
A below par showing from the versatile forward. He was subbed off after the break.
Ademola Lookman 4/10
Toiled hard to impress in the game. He was marked out by the visitors.
Victor Osimhen 6/10
The powerful striker missed a couple of chances but rescued a point for Nigeria with the equaliser eight minutes from time.
SUBSTITUTES
Moses Simon 5/10
The talented winger provided the assist for Victor Osimhen’s equalising goal.
Raphael Onyedika 4/10
He didn’t affect the game much following his introduction after the break.
Victor Boniface 3/10
Complimented Victor Osimhen in attack following his introduction
Bright Osayi-Samuel 2/0
Helped kept things tight at the back after replacing Ola Aina eight minutes from time.
Frank Onyeka
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