Super Falcons Player Ratings Vs Cameroon : High Marks For Oluehi, Ebere, Ebi, Ayinde; Oshoala Silent; Okobi Struggles; Oparanozie Starved
Published: November 27, 2018Rivers Angels shot stopper Tochukwu Oluehi was the heroine as the Super Falcons of Nigeria defeated Cameroon 4-2 on penalties to qualify for the final of the 2018 Africa Women's Cup of Nations (AWCON) on Tuesday night.
Oluehi saved one kick in the shootout after the game wasn't decided after 120 minutes.
It was a goalless affair between the rivals at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Nigeria will face either South Africa or Mali in the final of the competition.
Allnigeriasoccer.com rates the performance of Super Falcons in the tension soaked game in the capital of Ghana.
The Starters
Tochukwu Oluehi: Player of the match. She was kept busy and produced stunning saves in the game. The former Medkila shot stopper capped a brilliant show with a quality save at the shootouts. 9/10
Josephine Chukwunonye: The defender worked tirelessly for the Falcons and pushed forward when needed. 8/10
Ebere Ngozi: Ebere was very dangerous when attacking. She whipped in crosses and also covered up when needed. 8.5/10
Osinachi Ohale: Ohale formed a formidable pairing with Onome Ebi at the back. 8/10
Onome Ebi: The ex Minsk central defender marshaled the back line of the Falcons very well. She didn't give space to the Cameroonians. 8.5/10
Halimatu Ayinde: Another tireless performance on the part of the midfielder who helped to shield the back four very well. 8/10
Rita Chikwelu: The former Umea star struggled to cope with the physical approach of the Indomitable Lionesses. She passed the ball very well. 7/10
Ngozi Okobi: Okobi didn't play to her usual free flowing best. She helped by covering up for her team at midfield. 6/10
Francisca Ordega: The winger tried her best before going off for Anam Imo. 6.5/10
Desire Oparanozie: Oparanozie was starved of services and cut an isolated figure upfront. 6.5/10
Asisat Oshoala: She was also silent. But used her pace when given the chance. 7/10
The Substitutes
Rasheedat Ajibade: The youngster made one or two touches that showed the potential she possesses. It was a decent performance on her part. 6.5/10
Anam Imo: Imo worked hard for the Falcons and tracked back when needed. 6/10
Amarachi Okoronkwo: A solid performance by the Nasarawa Amazons playmaker. 6/10
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