It was a lacklustre performance from the Super Falcons of Nigeria in their final WAFCON 2024 group game against Algeria at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco.
Coach Justin Madugu opted to rotate his starting eleven as his side had already sealed qualification for the quarter finals before their final group game.
Soccernet.ng rates the performance of the Nigerian players as they played 0-0 against Algeria.
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1. Chiamaka Nnadozie 6.5/10: The Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper didn’t have much to do as Algeria failed to play a shot on target.
2. Shukurat Oladipo 6.5/10: The AS Roma Women full-back enjoyed roaming forward on the right-hand side of the Nigerian defence as Algeria barely threatened.
3. Oluwatosin Demehin 6.5/10: The Galatasaray defender had another good shift in the centre of the Nigerian defence, covering the ground well to recover loose balls and helping the team play out from the back.
(Casablanca), In Morocco. [Photo Credit/ X].
4. Sikiratu Isah 6.4/10: The 28-year-old was shaky at the start, but got into the game as time went on. Algeria’s dull attack allowed her to grow into the game confidently. Had it been the opposite, she could’ve struggled.
(Casablanca), In Morocco. [Photo Credit/ X].
5. Usnai Miracle 6.6/10: The Edo Queens’ teenage sensation also bombed forward like Oladipo on the right wing. She was withdrawn in the 77th minute and replaced by Folashade Ijamilusi.
6. Christy Ucheibe 6.8/10: The Benfica defensive midfielder was paired alongside two attack-minded partners, meaning she had to stay back to shoulder the defensive responsibilities, and she did so with much vim.
7. Rasheedat Ajibade 6.5/10: The Super Falcons captain had another performance to forget. Ajibade huffed and puffed, but nothing concrete was produced.
8. Jennifer Echegini 6.7/10: The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder would’ve preferred to play in a more attacking position, but her efforts from deep were impressive.
9. Chiwendu Ihezuo 6.2/10: The Pachuca forward didn’t have a good game, as she was placed on the flank by Justin Madugu. She made way for Rinsola Babajide in the 77th minute.
(Casablanca), In Morocco. [Photo Credit/ X].
10. Francisca Ordega 6.6/10: The Super Falcons veteran still looked sharp in attack, trying to make her teammates tick. Her first 90 minutes in Morocco weren’t as bad as many anticipated.
11. Ifeoma Onumonu 6.2/10: The Montpellier striker just couldn’t find the target on the night. She’ll have to improve her finishing if she’s to maintain a place in the Super Falcons squad. She made way for Esther Okoronkwo in the 54th minute.
Substitutes
Esther Okoronkwo 6.8/10: The AFC Toronto forward dazzled towards the end of the second half after replacing Onumonu. Her good work off the bench in recent games is becoming a weapon for the Super Falcons.
Folashade Ijamilusi and Rinsola Babajide both came off the bench in the 77th minute, but didn’t offer anything tangible towards the end of the game.
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