A first half brace from Kelechi Iheanacho ensured the Super Eagles of Nigeria got their World Cup qualifiers off to a flying start with a 2-0 win over Liberia at the Teslim Balogun stadium.
Owngoalnigeria.com rate the players on display for Nigeria in the win.
Players Ratings
Maduka Okoye – Showed calmness when he had to and was also very firm in handling when Liberia try to whip in crosses into the box…..7/10
Ola Aina – Venture forward nicely. Showed good composure in possession and looks a threat when he move to the opposition half…..7/10
Jamilu Collins – Not too adventurous when he had little or no defending to do. Stuck to his main task of keeping an eye on his man brilliantly…..7/10
William Ekong – Dovetailed nicely with Balogun and with little or no pressure played really well from the back. Still need to work on his tackles and positioning…..7/10
Leon Balogun – Bar one careless moment he was by very commanding, charged forward nicely when he had to and showed his usual composure even when under pressure…..7/10
Wilfred Ndidi – Worked really hard for the team. Won back possession, played it forward in time. He makes the team thick…..8/10
Joe Aribo – Couldn’t keep his header form a cross by Aina on target early into the second half. Made the job of Ndidi easy with his smart positioning…..7/10
Moses Simon – Very lively on and off the ball. Went past his markers with ease . A constant threat on the flanks. Whipped in telling crosses which wasn’t converted…..7.5/10
Alex Iwobi – Overcame a slow start to the game to bag two first half assist for both of the goals scored by Iheanacho that decided the game…..8/10
Kelechi Iheanacho- Took both goals really well to show why he is so highly rated. A man of the match performance to match his new moniker Seniorman…..8.5/10
Victor Osimhen- Worked hard for the team as the lone man forward. Should have done better with a one in one early into the second half…..7/10
