Nigeria stumbled to a second consecutive defeat on the Paris 2024 Olympics following a tricky 1-0 loss to world champions Spain.
Right here is how the Tremendous Falcons carried out on the day.
Goalkeeper
Nnadozie (5/10): Saved her cool underneath stress, saved Spanish pictures from distance, and punched out crosses to alleviate stress off her defence. The Paris FC goalie confirmed severely why she is the most effective goalkeeper in Africa and among the many finest on this planet. She may, nonetheless, have finished higher to cease Spain’s objective if effectively positioned.
Defenders
Alozie (4.5/10): Delivered a greater efficiency than towards Brazil. She defended astutely and nonetheless managed to get ahead every now and then. Her interceptions and tackles ensured Spain’s left flank didn’t take pleasure in a area day.
Ohale (6.5/10): A rock on the centre of the defence, as all the time. Strong within the air and coated effectively for the lapses of Alozie. Made an important goalline clearance that the crew celebrated as if she had scored the winner.
Demehin (6/10): The perfect younger Nigerian defender for the time being by a rustic mile. Tosin acquired her positioning and markings proper towards a Spanish assault that is likely one of the most fluid on the planet.
Okeke (4.5/10): She isn’t any Ashleigh Plumptre, little question. She defended higher than she did on Thursday and must be grateful that Spain seemed to stroll the ball into the field moderately than fly to the wings and ship in crosses.
Midfielders
Abiodun (6/10): Ever dynamic, fearless, and tireless. Deborah by no means shied away from the large Spanish problem. Made positive Nigeria had some type of presence in a midfield bossed by the world champions.
Ucheibe (6.5/10): One who’s energetic show caught the attention. She harried the opposition and closed down areas the opponent may have exploited with out fail. Simply Nigeria’s finest participant of the match.
T Payne (5.5/10): Labored her socks off towards a Spanish midfield that hardly ever misplaced possession. Might have finished higher with a few of her passes and deadballs into the ultimate third, although.
Attackers
Ajibade (4/10): The captain spent extra time chasing the ball towards Spain. Nonetheless, the Falcons’ finest probability fell to her however she missed her footing on the key second after going one-on-one with the opposing goalie. She additionally shot excessive within the second half after good work once more from Oshoala. Ended up being Nigeria’s largest flop of the sport.
Okoronkwo (5/10): Introduced in to displace Jennifer Echegini and did in addition to she may towards a sturdy Spanish defence. Nonetheless, she did her finest work serving to out the defence than working to assist Nigeria rating.
Oshoala (6/10): Missed Brazil’s recreation however confirmed class towards Spain. Might not have run or hustled for the ball as a lot as Ihezuo however her high quality on the ball is plain. Delivered the beautiful through-pass that created Nigeria’s finest possibilities of the primary and second halves.
Substitutes
Ihezuo (3/10): Had the possibility to equalise for Nigeria late within the recreation however struck her shot straight on the goalkeeper from a one-on-one scenario
N Payne (4/10): N/A
Onumonu (4/10): N/A
