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Following the Super Falcons’ emphatic 6-2 victory over the Cleopatras of Egypt in their final group-stage match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU rates the performances of the players.
Chiamaka Nnadozie 5/10
The goalkeeper enjoyed a relatively quiet outing but was unable to keep a clean sheet, conceding twice to the Egyptians.
Shukurat Oladipo 7/10
The right-back delivered an improved performance after being handed her second start of the tournament.
Osinachi Ohale 7/10
The centre-back made several forward forays to support the attack, and was unfortunate not to cap her performance with a goal.
Christy Ucheibe 7/10
Ucheibe slotted seamlessly into the centre-back role, and crowned her impressive display by calmly converting Nigeria’s fourth goal from the penalty spot.
Michelle Alozie 7/10
Another impressive display from the full-back, who won the penalty that led to Nigeria’s fifth goal.
Deborah Abiodun 6/10
The midfielder delivered a tidy performance but was largely peripheral and offered little going forward.
Toni Payne 7/10
An energetic, and influential outing from the midfielder, who produced one of her finest performances for the Super Falcons.
Folashade Ijamilusi 5/10
Ijamilusi had a quiet outing, failing to influence the game before making way for Uchenna Kanu in the 56th minute.
Rasheedat Ajibade 7/10
The captain struggled to find her rhythm in the opening half but produced a much-improved display after the interval, scoring once and registering an assist.
Rinsola Babajide 8/10
The AS Roma forward marked her tournament debut in style, setting up two goals and deservedly claiming the Player of the Match award.
Asisat Oshoala 6/10
The experienced striker put in a solid shift before being forced off through injury. She opened scoring for Nigeria with a confidently converted penalty.
Substitutes
Gift Monday 6/10
Monday delivered an energetic display and capped her performance by scoring Nigeria’s second goal of the game.
Uchenna Kanu 6/10
Introduced in place of Folashade Ijamilusi in the 56th minute, she made an immediate impact by scoring a goal and winning a penalty.
Joy Omewa 4/10
Omewa marked her WAFCON debut with a goal, underlining her immense potential and emerging as one to watch for the future.
