The Super Eagles suffered a 2-0 defeat to Mali in their second game of the international break. The lads impressed in their first game under Finidi, defeating Ghana, but against Mali, they looked quite ordinary, Soccernet.ng reports.
Unlike the game against Ghana, the players were unable to build out from the back, as Mali employed a high line, which worked quite well, as the Super Eagles were destabilized.
For the rest of this article, Soccernet.ng rates the players’ performance.
Stanley Nwabali 6.5/10: Nwabali had a decent game against Mali. Although, he conceded two goals, he had a decent showing. He did not make any error that cost the team.
Semi Ajayi 6/10: The West Brom man had a game to forget. He alongside the other two defenders could have do better. His lack of communication with the other two center backs was evident.
Kenneth Omeruo 6/10: Omeruo was the captain on the night, but he could not help to cool the nerves of his teammates. The Super Eagles were under a lot of pressure in the first half, and having cool heads could have reduced the pressure.
Chidozie Awaziem 5.5/10: Awaziem gave the assists for Mali’s first goal. His poor pass gave the Malians an opportunity, and they took it. He looked quite shaky in possession and looked jittery whenever opposition players put pressure on him.
Jamilu Collins 5.8/10:
Raphael Onyedika
Wilfred Ndidi
Bright Osayi-Samuel
Kelechi Ihenacho
Moses Simon
Alex Iwobi
More to follow….
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