The Flying Eagles settled for a 2-2 draw in opposition to Kenya of their remaining Group B recreation of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations event, Soccernet.ng stories.
This has saved Aliyu Zubairu’s boys within the competitors with 5 factors, which has progressed them to the following spherical of the competitors.
Regardless of falling behind early, the Nigerian kids confirmed resilience to claw again by objectives from Kparobo Ariehri and Daniel Bameyi.
Right here’s how the Flying Eagles rated within the encounter:
Ebenezer Ifeanyi Harcourt (7/10)
Made a vital block within the twentieth minute to stop Kenya from extending their lead. Regarded calm underneath stress and commanded his space effectively general.
Adamu Bajibir Maigari (6/10)
Had a quiet recreation general. Did the fundamentals proper however didn’t affect a lot going ahead.
Odinaka Emmanuel Okoro (7/10)
Made an important defensive intervention within the twenty sixth minute to maintain the scores stage. Stayed composed underneath stress.
Daniel Kolocho Bameyi (8.5/10)
Captain incredible. Led by instance, remained stable on the again, and stepped as much as convert a stress penalty within the 73rd minute. A real chief’s efficiency.
Clinton Degol Jephta (7.5/10)
Confirmed good attacking intent from the wings, delivered some harmful crosses early on and had a strong shot that narrowly missed. A energetic presence.
Kparobo Nathaniel Ariehri (8/10)
Opened the scoring for Nigeria with a superb end within the thirteenth minute. Sharp, alert, and medical in entrance of purpose.
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Israel Isaac Ayuma (6/10)
Put in a workmanlike shift in midfield however didn’t significantly stand out in a scrappy midfield battle.
Simon Karshe Cletus (7/10)
Created Nigeria’s equaliser with a well-weighted help. Confirmed good consciousness and supply from midfield.
Auwal Ibrahim (6.5/10)
Tried to make issues occur however couldn’t replicate his earlier performances. Nonetheless linked play successfully.
Ezekiel Anthony Kpangu (6/10)
Discovered it troublesome to impose himself however labored onerous off the ball.
Emmanuel Chukwu (5/10)
His early error led to Kenya’s first purpose through a penalty. Struggled to get better absolutely however contributed with some respectable passes.
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