Afrigather The Nigerian U-20 workforce had been unable to safe a win on the Accra Sports activities Stadium of their opening African Video games conflict in opposition to the Hippos of Uganda.
A swift left-footed shot into the underside nook by Ugandan Arafat Uzama earlier than Sodiq Isiyaka headed house two minutes later to equalize for Ladan Bosso’s males. A shot from outdoors of the field by Ivan Irinimbabazi late within the second half secured the win for Byekwaso Ochama’s males.
Soccernet.ng charges the efficiency of the Flying Eagles as they misplaced to the hippos of Uganda.
1. Samuel James 6.8/10: The younger goalkeeper made two quick-fire saves inside the primary ten minutes to maintain the scoreline stage, and was helpless for the primary aim. He made extra saves as time went on however might have carried out higher to forestall the second aim from getting into.
2. Daniel Bameyi 5.5/10: The Flying Eagles began the sport on the entrance foot from proper again. His dazzling runs helped Isiyaku in assault, however as the sport went on, his deliveries grew to become sloppy and he was swept apart a number of occasions by the skilful Ugandan wingers as he was no match for his or her trickery.
3. Godwin Samson 6/10: Samson, alongside his accomplice defended the aerial balls very properly, however couldn’t assist the goalkeeper with taking part in out from the again. The hoofed balls to the entrance made it not possible for the workforce to regulate the sport.
4. Haruna Aliyu 6/10: Aliyu, was sloppy and mistimed a lot of his tackles. Like his accomplice, he didn’t appear comfy on the ball.
5. Ibrahim Abdullahi 5.5/10: Abdullahi performed an enormous half in permitting the primary aim that the opposition scored. He was caught out of place, leaving the Nigerian defence wanting numbers as Uzama swept house.
6. Nassir Mohammed 6.5/10: The midfielder aided in breaking apart play for the Tremendous Eagles. He put his physique on the road as he took a number of hits, however didn’t supply a lot in assault. He was changed by Shola Oladunjoye after he picked up an harm.
7. Daniel Daga 6/10: The Enyimba man lacked the composure he’s so tremendously identified for. He prompted manner too many fouls and regarded misplaced in the midst of the park. He slotted into the center of the defence a number of occasions to assist the workforce relieve the stress.
8. Sodiq Isiyaka 7.1/10: The Niger Tornadoes participant regarded energetic. His runs down the right-hand aspect prompted bother for the Ugandan defence within the first half however was contained within the second half. He scored Nigeria’s solely aim of the sport from a nook kick.
9. Charles Agada 6.5/10: Agada confirmed glimpses of what he was able to, however by no means actually bought going, and his decision-making within the remaining third was questionable.
10. Chibueze Izuogu 6.6/10: The attacking midfielder was spectacular within the first half, however pale with time within the recreation as he barely bought the ball into his ft. He needed to be taken off later as he clutched his hamstring.
11. Alonge Ibrahim 5/10: The striker barely bought concerned and was changed by Sulaiman Idris within the early minutes of the second half.
Substitutes
Sulaiman Idris 5/10: Sulaiman didn’t get into the rhythm of the sport. He had only one probability and his probability was scuffed vast.
Rabiu Abdullahi 5/10: Similar to Sulaiman, Rabiu didn’t actually become involved, because the workforce switched to taking part in lengthy balls over the workforce, which meant much less floor possession.
Shola Oladunjoye 5.5/10: Changed the injured Nassir and slot in instantly. He resumed the soiled work in midfield, however couldn’t deal with the stress Uganda piled on.
Kehinde Ibrahim and Sunday Joseph: Each gamers got here on with six minutes left on the clock and couldn’t make any notable impression.
