Following the Super Eagles 2-2 draw with Poland in Wednesday’s friendly encounter in Warsaw, Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance of the players…
Maduka Okoye 7/10
The Udinese shot-stopper produced a couple of impressive saves during the match but was culpable for Portugal’s second goal.
Abdullahi Bewene 7/10
An impressive debut from the former Golden Eaglets star. He has all the attributes to become a key player in the future.
Bruno Onyemaechi 5/10
The left-back didn’t contribute much before he was replaced after the break by Zaidu Sanusi.
Emmanuel Fernandez 5/10
The centre-back will need to do more to earn a starting spot in the team. Semi Ajayi replaced him early in the second half.
Igoh Ogbu 5/10
Started alongside Emmanuel Fernandez in central defence, he was caught out of position on a couple of occasions in the first half, as was his defensive partner.
Wilfred Ndidi 7/10
The captain played the full 90 minutes against Poland and led by example, helping the Super Eagles take control of the game with a commanding midfield display.
Tochukwu Nnadi 6/10
The Olympic Marseille midfielder delivered a solid display, linking up effectively with Ndidi and Frank Onyeka in midfield. He nearly got a goal too.
Frank Onyeka 6/10
Solid performance from the midfielder. Raphael Onyedika took his place after the break.
Moses Simon 6/10
The winger teed up Terem Moffi for Nigeria’s first goal. A lively display from the Paris FC man.
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Akor Adams 5/10
He started the game brightly, but faded as it progressed. Overall, it was not one of his better performances for the Super Eagles.
Terem Moffi 7/10
The striker scored in second consecutive game for the Super Eagles. Moffi also impressed with his relentless pressing and work rate up front.
Substitutes
Zaidu Sanusi 4/10
He gave the ball away cheaply in the second half, a mistake that almost resulted in a goal for Poland.
Philip Otele 5/10
Full of pace and power, Otele caused Poland plenty of problems after coming on for Akor Adams. However, he still needs to improve the quality of his final ball.
Calvin Bassey 4/10
Took time to get going following his introduction after the break.He misplaced a couple of passes which put the defence under pressure.
Semi Ajayi 5/10
Cool as ever, Ajayi delivered a composed and assured performance in the second half.
Rafiu Durosinmi 3/10
He came on for Tochukwu Nnadi, but the Pisa striker struggled to make an impact and contributed little during his time on the pitch.
Raphael Onyedika 5/10
Onyedika missed a good opportunity to score his fourth goal at the international level in the second half, but it was nevertheless an impressive outing for the Club Brugge midfielder.
Paul Onuachu 6/10
The towering striker scored Nigeria’s second goal from the penalty spot in the second half. His physical presence caused plenty of problems for the Polish defence and helped keep them under constant pressure.
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru 3/10
He replaced Moses Simon three minutes after the hour mark.He didn’t contribute much in the game.
