Afrigather The Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria had been compelled to a goalless draw of their second sport of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in opposition to Rwanda on the Stade Amahoro in Kigali.
It was a good outing for the three-time kings of Africa, however they didn’t get the objectives. The protection line was water tight, however the forwards didn’t create sufficient possibilities in opposition to the cussed Amavubi.
Soccernet.ng charges the performances of the gamers who had been on responsibility for the Tremendous Eagles on the day.
Stanley Nwabali 7.3/10: The Chippa United star continues to show his price within the colours of Nigeria. He was very strong within the goalposts, had a very good command of his space in aerial conditions and was consistently speaking together with his defenders. He additionally made some calm saves within the sport.
William Troost-Ekong 7/10: The Tremendous Eagles skipper was very strong within the backline. He had a nasty second within the first half when he was caught napping after a cross. Nonetheless, his blushes had been saved because the header was not on track. Except for that, it was a powerful efficiency for the previous Udinese man.
Semi Ajayi 7/10: The Tremendous Eagles defender had an excellent sport. He was strong in protection and hardly put a foot fallacious. Ajayi was additionally good in one-on-one conditions.
Calvin Bassey 7/10: The Fulham star was superb in defence. His ball utilization was questionable at instances, but it surely was an excellent sport for him defensively.
Ola Aina 7/10: He was very strong and dependable for the Tremendous Eagles. He needed to play final man duties when Nigeria had nook kicks, and he did that brilliantly. He additionally supplied a major menace within the closing third for Nigeria. His infamous throw-inside created an opportunity for the Tremendous Eagles within the second half, however Lookman’s strike was saved.
Bruno Onyemaechi 7.3/10: The Boavista man was fairly spectacular, maybe had his finest sport for Nigeria. His defending was nice, and his attacking strikes had been additionally spectacular as his crosses had been majorly on level.
Wilfred Ndidi 7/10: Ndidi was tasked with defending the backline, and he did it properly. His reference to Dele-Bashiru was respectable, and his errors had been minimal.
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru 6.8/10: The Lazio star performed in an uncommon place, however he did it fairly properly. There have been events when coach Augustine Eguavoen needed to remind him about his place although. Sadly for him, he didn’t have a huge impact within the closing third on account of position he needed to play.
Samuel Chukwueze 6.5/10: The AC Milan man had a very good displaying, however he was largely ineffective. He had some dribbles within the first half, however he didn’t create a lot within the closing third.
Victor Boniface 6.5/10: Boniface had a good sport for Nigeria. He had a number of half possibilities within the first half, however he didn’t take them. His link-up with Lookman was additionally good.
Ademola Lookman 6.9/10: Lookman was Nigeria’s finest attacker on the day, however he didn’t ship the products. He compelled two massive saves from the goalkeeper, however that was all he may get.
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Victor Osimhen 6.5/10: The Galatasaray man was launched so as to add some chew within the closing third, however he didn’t get a variety of service as there usually two males on him. Nonetheless, he put within the further shift as typical, chasing down Rwandan gamers when he may.
Moses Simon 6.3/10: Simon was additionally respectable, however he didn’t precisely do higher than Chukwueze. He seemed vigorous, however he didn’t create any clear-cut alternative.
Raphael Onyedika 6.4/: He had a good displaying within the sport, however he didn’t have the prospect to affect the sport.
Frank Onyeka 6.7/10: The Tremendous Eagles star was fairly energetic upon his introduction. He seemed very sharp and made some good tackles to win the ball.
