SUPER EAGLES RATING AGAINST BAFANA BAFANA OF SOUTH AFRICA

Ikechukwu Ezenwa

Ikechukwu Ezenwa was in goal for the Super Eagles and he did his best to save some dangerous aerial balls.

Rating is 5/10

Leon Balogun

Despite not playing regularly for Brighton in the England Premiership, Leon Balogun was at his best in the defence of the Super Eagles as he helped to deny the rampaging Bafana Bafana attackers from damaging the team.

Rating is 5/10

Keneth Omeruo

Omeruo started in the 3-5-2 formation adopted by Gernot Rohr. He was good at the defence of the Super Eagles, winning aerial balls, but he could have marked Percy Tau better leading to the equalising goal South Africa scored.

Rating 5/10

Williams Troost Ekong

The tatoos rugged looking defender was at his usual best for the Super Eagles depsite having a miscommunication with Keneth Omeruo that led to the goal South Africa scored.

Rating 5/10

Jamilu Colins

The young Nigerian defender is growing in confidence in the team. Colins ensured that South Africa did not use his wing for their attacking forays into the danger area of the Super Eagles.

Rating 5/10

John Ogu

Ogu gave too much space to Percy Tau thereby allowing the South African attacker to make a mess of both Keneth Omeruo and Williams Ekong. Nevertheless, Ogu had a desent game.

Rating 6/10

Oghenekaro Etebo

Etebo was not very commanding in the midfield of the Super Eagles unlike what was witnessed in the previous games against Libya. The Stoke of England midfielder can do better.

Rating 5/10

Alex Iwobi

The Alex Nigerians watched against South Africa was not the same player that plays very well for Arsenal. He made series of faulty passes, he was easily disposed of the ball and he could not track back most of the time.
He must work very hard to fit in properly into the shoe of a playmaker perfectly worn by Austin Jay Jay Okochia, his uncle. Surprised he was substituted in the 90th minute.

Rating 4/10

Samuel Kalu

The FC Bordeaux of France winger was very dangerous all through the game for the Super Eagles. His deadly pull out was responsible for the own goal conceeded by South Africa. There is no denying the fact that the 21 year old attacker has a bright future in the Super Eagles.

Rating 7/10

Ahmed Musa

Musa is always a delight to watch for the Super Eagles and he proved it again against South Africa while he lasted on the pitch for 85 minutes.

Rating 7/10

Kelechi Iheanacho

Iheanacho was not at his best for the Super Eagles. He exhibited poor ball control and he failed to convert a glaring goal opportunity in the first half. Truth be told, Iheanacho must wake up from his slumber if he wants to remain relevant in the national team.

Rating 3/10

Isaac Success

Success came in for the woeful Iheanacho in the second half. The Watford of England striker did not really have much of the action in the attack as it appeared Nigeria became defensive.

Rating 5/10

Henry Onyekuru

Galatasaray of Turkey attacker came in for Ahmed Musa . Onyekuru did not really have much of the time when he came in 85th minute, but he showed some brilliance.

Rating 5/10

Semi Ajayi

The Rotherham United defender entered the game in the 90th minute for lack lustre performer, Alex Iwobi. He did not touch the ball before the centre referee signalled the end of the game.

Rating Certificate of Attendance.