Afrigather Cyriel Dessers scored his second-ever objective for Nigeria from the spot in Marakesh, Morocco because the Tremendous Eagles received in what was a seemingly dominant affair.
Finidi George’s first win with the Tremendous Eagles was sealed within the 83rd minute when Ademola Lookman scored from a superb cross by Alex Iwobi. Jordan Ayew scored from the spot throughout the extra minutes of the second half however it was too late for Ghana to stage a come-back.
Soccernet.ng charges the efficiency of the Nigerian gamers as they secured the bragging rights within the ECOWAS jollof derby.
1. Christian Nwabali 7/10: The Chippa United goalkeeper put up one more stable efficiency in a Tremendous Eagles jersey. This time, his skill to play out from the again stood out as he performed out lengthy correct passes from his personal field. He saved a late free-kick, however was despatched the flawed manner by Jordan Ayew’s penalty kick.
2. Vibrant Osayi-Samuel 6.5/10: The Fernabache full-back had a good recreation, however dirty his efficiency by conceding a penalty kick within the closing minutes of the sport.
3. Benjamin Tanimu 7/10: The previous Bendel Insurance coverage defender had a superb debut efficiency. His positioning on the right-centre again place allowed Osayi-Samuel the liberty to roam ahead, and allowed the midfielders extra freedom within the centre of the park. He was changed by Ademola Lookman within the 78th minute.
4. Semi Ajayi 6.4 /10: The West Bromwich Albion defender put in a good shift, though he regarded shaky just a few occasions. His aerial presence was evident as he helped the Tremendous Eagles defenders to clear the ball away from hazard within the air.
5. Chidozie Awaziem 6.5 /10: The Boavista defender was performed within the centre of the defence by Coach Finidi George, and put in a assured shift. His passes from the centre of the defence aided the construct up and he barely put a foot flawed.
6. Bruno Onyemaechi 6.3/10: The Boavista full-back was stable defensively, however his attacking output was poor. If he had been extra correct along with his crossing, Nigeria may have scored extra targets.
7. Frank Onyeka 6.5/10: The Brentford man didn’t have the efficacy he confirmed on the AFCON 2023 event this night, however was respectable in a pivot with Wilfred Ndidi.
8. Alex Iwobi 7.1/10: Taking part in within the quantity ten position, the Fulham man confirmed glimpses of what he’s able to when he’s granted attacking freedom. He arrange the second objective for Ademola Lookman.
9. Wilfred Ndidi 6.8/10: The Leicester Metropolis midfielder confirmed what the Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria missed on the AFCON 2023 event. His presence introduced stability in the midst of the park, and his link-up with the attacking gamers allowed the Tremendous Eagles create an overload of gamers in assault. He was changed by Membership Brugge’s Raphael Onyedika within the 71st minute.
10. Cyriel Dessers 7.2/10: The Rangers man scored his second-ever objective for the Tremendous Eagles from a well-taken spot-kick. His partnership with Iheanacho regarded promising and could possibly be one thing to construct on going ahead for Finidi George. He was changed by Moses Simon within the 71st minute.
11. Kelechi Iheanacho 7/10: The Leicester man dropped deep so Dessers may take pleasure in his soccer up high. His skill to hold-up play allowed Nigeria rating the second objective.
Substitutes
Moses Simon 5.5/10: The Nantes midfielder’s introduction into the sport meant a change of tactical setup for the Tremendous Eagles, however he didn’t make any notable contribution within the recreation.
Raphael Onyedika 6/10: The Membership Brugge midfielder performed an enormous position within the second objective. His lengthy ball from the again led to the second objective of the sport.
Ademola Lookman 6.5/10: The Atalanta man scored simply 5 minutes after he got here on. His end confirmed class and the strenght-in-depth of the Nigerian assault.
