The Eagles kicked off their opening Group D game at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon on Tuesday, Nigeria vs Egypt.
Below is the rating Nigeria vs Egypt :
Maduka Okoye
It was a proud evening for the Sparta Rotterdam keeper but unexpectedly, the 22-year-old had a quiet outing on his AFCON debut.
He did make two saves. He also denied Mohamed Salah a goal in the 70th minute with his.
RATING: 6 Nigeria vs Egypt
Ola Aina
The Torino wing-back played one of his best games in an Eagles shirt.
He was involved with all of the Eagles’ play from the right flank, without puttingg a foot wrong.
An assist for his efforts but was denied by Kelechi Iheanacho’s heavy touch in the 74th minute.
RATING: 8 Nigeria vs Egypt
Kenneth Omeruo
With little to occupy him defensively, the Leganes defender pushed forward, got on the ball plenty and distributed it well.
Made two interceptions to deny Mohamed Salah from scoring.
Also partnered William Troost-Ekong well in central defence before was replaced in the 79th minute after copping an injury.
RATING: 6 Nigeria vs Egypt
William Troost-Ekong
A decent performance but his blushes were saved by Okoye.
After he was beaten with a pass from Ahmed Sayed, which Salah failed to take advantage of.
RATING: 6
Zaidu Sanusi
The FC Porto defender had a disciplined performance.
Not allowing Salah to have one shot on goal.
RATING: 6
Wilfred Ndidi
The Leicester midfielder was full of energy and made numerous runs to support the attack.
He provided an option and created scoring opportunities for the team.
As they lunch attacks on several occasions.
RATING: 6
Joe Aribo
Made the assist for Iheanacho’s opener in the 30th minute keep ing possession in midfield.
The Glasgow Rangers midfielder formed a good partnership with Ndidi in the heart of the Eagles midfield.
RATING: 7 Nigeria vs Egypt
Kelechi Iheanacho
Deployed in his favourite position playing off the main striker.
Iheanacho posed a danger wherever he popped up.
He scored the winner for the Eagles on the half-hour mark, an early contender for goal of the tournament.
RATING: 8 Nigeria vs Egypt
Samuel Chukwueze
A tough night for the Villarreal winger as he was ineffective in the encounter and hardly created chances.
RATING: 4
Moses Simon
Criticised for failing to deliver a final ball or two, but the flip side of the same coin is that Simon.
Time, after time threatened the Egyptian right-back and was a menace to the Egyptian defence all through.
RATING: 7 Nigeria vs Egypt
Taiwo Awoniyi
Union Berlin striker was full of energy on his AFCON debut and unlucky not to have scored with a header.
He gave Mahmoud El Wensh and Ahmed Hegazy a torrid evening before he was replaced by Sadiq Umar.
RATING: 7 Nigeria vs Egypt
Substitutes
Kelechi Nwakali
Replaced Kelechi Iheanacho with 10 minutes left and added steel to the Eagles midfield.
RATING: 5
S. Ajayi
Came on for the injured Omeruo and helped shore up the Eagles defence as the Egyptians piled on the pressure late on.
RATING: 4
Chidera Ejuke
Had an instant impact coming on for Chukwueze in the 72nd minute.
And was denied two goals by Egyptian keeper Mohamed El Shenawy.
RATING: 5
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