Super Falcons player ratings: Demehin, Ohale star women; Okoronkwo outstanding; Ajibade pulls the strings

Nigeria secured a comfortable 5-0 victory over Zambia to progress to the semifinals of the Women's African Cup of Nations WAFCON tournament.

Allnigeriasoccer.com presents ratings of the Super Falcons players

The starters

Goalkeeper

Chiamaka Nnadozie: Nnadozie once again delivered a calm and composed performance in goal for Nigeria, capping it off with an assist for the team’s third goal. (7/10)

Defenders

Michelle Alozie: Alozie put in a solid defensive shift on the right for Nigeria, though she was less involved in attack than usual. (7/10)

Osinachi Ohale: Ohale delivered another composed, experienced display, leading the defensive line with authority and opening the scoring for Nigeria. (9.5/10)

Oluwatosin Demehin: Demehin delivered another composed, experienced display, leading the defensive line with authority and opening the scoring for Nigeria. (9.5/10)

Ashleigh Plumptre: Unlike her counterpart on the right, Plumptre combined solid defensive work with effective offensive contributions on the left flank. (7.5/10)

Midfielders and forwards

Halimatu Ayinde: Ayinde delivered a mature and resilient performance in midfield for Nigeria. (7/10)

Rasheedat Ajibade: The Super Falcons captain delivered a brilliant performance, linking up seamlessly with the attack and providing an assist. Her energy and work rate were equally impressive when out of possession. (8/10)

Jennifer Echegini:The PSG midfielder came in for Deborah Ajibade and brought composure to the Super Falcons' midfield, allowing Ajibade to push forward and support the attack from more advanced positions. (7/10)

Folashade Ijamilusi: Ijamilusi was given a rare start against Zambia and delivered a solid performance, earning praise for her energy, pressing, and commitment to defensive duties. (7.5/10)

Esther Okoronkwo: Okoronkwo was a relentless menace to the Zambian defense, scoring once and providing an assist to help Nigeria cruise to a commanding 3-0 lead by halftime. (9.5/10)

Chinwendu Ihezuo: Ihezuo continued her impressive display in the tournament, scoring in the first half to increase her tally to three goals (8.5/10)

The substitutes

Sikiratu Isah: Sikiratu replaced Chinwendu Ihezuo in the second half and delivered a decent performance. (5.5/10)

Deborah Abiodun: Returning from suspension, Abiodun came on in the second half and injected energy into Nigeria’s midfield. (6/10)

Christy Ucheibe: Ucheibe came on in the second half and helped maintain the intensity in Nigeria’s midfield. (6/10)

Asisat Oshoala: Oshoala showed flashes of her brilliance after coming on, but will be disappointed not to have found the back of the net. (6.5/10)

Adeyemi Adewale

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