Following the Super Falcons’ disappointing 2-1 defeat to South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in their 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup playoff encounter at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance of the players.
Chiamaka Nnadozie 6/10
The goalkeeper was not at fault for either of the two goals her side conceded. Her ball distribution was top-class throughout.
Shukurat Oladipo 6/10
The right-back was at fault for South Africa’s opening goal after failing to clear her lines. However, she made amends with her attacking contributions and produced an above-average performance overall.
Osinachi Ohale 6/10
Ohale put in a strong performance but was unable to prevent South Africa from finding the net twice.
Oluwatosin Demehin 6/10
Despite putting in a strong performance, she was unable to prevent her side from losing the game.
Michelle Alozie 6/10
The right-back came close to grabbing a late equaliser for Nigeria and put in a solid shift in the keenly contested encounter.
Deborah Abiodun 5/10
Abiodun was booked for a rash challenge in the first half before making way for Christy Ucheibe three minutes after the hour mark.
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Jennifer Echegini 5/10
The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder played to the gallery on a couple of occasions, and failed to make the desired impact.
Rasheedat Ajibade 5/10
The captain struggled to make a meaningful impact on the game. She delivered a below-par performance by her usual standards for the Super Falcons.
Francisca Ordega 6/10
A lively performance from the veteran winger. She was replaced by Folashade Ijamilusi in the 63rd minute.
Uchenna Kanu 6/10
She was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet despite putting in an energetic performance.
Asisat Oshoala 5/10
The experienced striker impressed with an energetic display in the first half but was replaced by Joy Omewa early in the second period.
Substitutes
Joy Omewa 3/10
She replaced Asisat Oshoala in the 55th minute, but struggled to make an impact following her introduction.
Folashade Ijamilusi 4/10
Ijamilusi looked lively after replacing Francisca Ordega. She came close to scoring directly from a corner kick deep into stoppage time.
Christy Ucheibe 4/10
The midfielder scored Nigeria’s only goal of the game, calmly converting from the penalty spot in stoppage time.
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Source: Complete Sports
