The Key Stats Nigeria Vs Burundi: Chukwueze Top Dribbler; Onuachu Most Aerial Duels; Iwobi Key Passes; Omeruo Clearances; Aina Top Interceptor
Published: June 22, 2019Odion Ighalo's 77th minute strike was enough to secure three points for the Super Eagles in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Burundi on Saturday evening.
Taking a look at the statistics, as provided by Whoscored, from the match staged at the Alexandria Stadium, several Super Eagles players racked up game-high figures, more than the Swallows.
On his competitive debut, Villarreal winger completed a game-high seven take-ons, three more than the next man Wilfred Ndidi.
The 2.01 meters tall striker Paul Onuachu used his height to good advantage, winning a game-high 12 aerial duels while Ola Aina was the top interceptor with three, an honour he shared with David Nshimirimana, Gaël Duhayindavyi and Shassiri Nahimana.
When it came to clearances, the impressive Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo was the top man with six, two more than Ola Aina and Frederic Nsabiyumva.
Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi's three key passes was a game-high figure, Onuachu finished with a team-high four shots of which two were on target.
Torino new signing Aina touched the ball more than any other player, 98 touches,16 more than second-paced William Troost-Ekong.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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