2023 AFCONQ: How Super Eagles Rated In Win Against Sierra Leone

ADEBAYO ADELEYE 6/10
Looked compose on his competitive debut for the Super Eagles. He will certainly get more chance in future.

OSAYI-SAMUEL 5/10
The Fenerbahce defender struggled on the synthetic pitch of the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium. He was replaced by Kevin Akpoguma on 75 minutes.

KENNETH OMERUO 6/10
The experienced defender was at fault for Sierra Leone’s first goal. Omeruo however put up a solid display in the game.

SEMI AJAYI 7/10
The lanky centre-back was preferred ahead of William Troost-Ekong and did well to repay the coach’s faith with a good performance.

ZAIDU SANUSI 7/10
The Porto left-back produced a superb run to set up Kelechi Iheanacho for the Super Eagles third goal of the game.

WILFRED NDIDI 6/10
An above average performance from the Leicester City man.

JOE ARIBO 6/10
Another player who couldn’t cope on the artificial surface. He however gave a better performance in the second half.

ALEX IWOBI 6/10
The midfileder started the game brightly but fizzled out after the break.

SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE 4/10
Another below-par showing from the Villarreal winger. He missed a glorious chance in the first half.

MOSES SIMON 6/10
Threatened the opposition defence early in the first half and was denied a goal by the goalkeeper.

VICTOR OSIMHEN 9/10
The forward scored twice to increase his tally in the qualifiers to seven goals. A superb display from the Napoli man.

SUBSTITUTES

KEVIN AKPOGUMA 4/10

Helped keep things tight at the back following his introduction for Bright Osayi-Samuel.

FRANK ONYEKA 4/10
The midfileder took the place of Wilfred Ndidi and did well in the few minutes he spent on the pitch.

KELECHI IHEANACHO 5/10
Proved his class by scoring the decisive goal deep into stoppage time.

TAIWO AWONIYI 3/10
The Nottingham Forest striker came close late on after replacing Victor Osimhen.

CALVIN BASSEY
Not Rated.

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