Izuchukwu Okosi reflects on the performances of the Super Eagles players in the semifinals defeat to Algeria.


Chidozie Awaziem : What a performance by Awaziem unfortunately he will miss the third place final against Tunisia due to a yellow card received towards the end of the match. 7/10.

Jamilu Collins: The left back was not overly fazed by the personality of Riyad Mahrez - even made a vital clearance in the first half to deny Baghdad Bounedjah. 6/10.

Kenneth Omeruo : Had a strong performance coming to the rescue of some of his teammates although had some nervous moments. 7/10.


Wilfred Ndidi : The defensive midfielder was having a good game but sadly gave away a free kick which Riyad Mahrez scored from just before the end of the match. 5.5/10.

Oghenekaro Etebo : Etebo was massive, winning fouls, defending and delivering set pieces. His shot hit Aissa Mandi and from the resultant penalty, Odion Ighalo scored to make it 1-1. 8/10.


Ahmed Musa : The captain was not so adventurous as we saw against South Africa as he had to help Collins defend against Mahrez and Youcef Belaili. 6/10.

Samuel Chukwueze : The Villarreal winger was not as effective as he was against South Africa. Was subbed off in the second half. 5.5/10.

Odion Ighalo : The striker scored from the penalty spot. The Algerians never gave him a clear chance to punish them. 6.5/10.

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