Super Falcons player ratings: Alozie unlikely hero, Okoronkwo assist queen, Ohale rescuer, Ajibade superb

The Super Falcons have advanced to the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-1 win over South Africa.

Allnigeriasoccer.com presents the ratings of the players performance.

The starters

Goalkeeper

Chiamaka Nnadozie: Nnadozie's clean sheet streak ended after conceding from the spot, but she remained composed throughout. (6.5/10)

Defenders

Oluwatosin Demehin: Demehin delivered another strong defensive performance for Nigeria, effectively neutralizing threats. (7/10)

Osinachi Ohale: Veteran Super Falcons defender Osinachi Ohale had a mixed performance, conceding a needless penalty but later redeeming herself with a vital goal-line clearance to deny South Africa a potential winner. (6.5/10)

Michelle Alozie: Alozie had some defensive lapses in the second half but sealed the win with a well-taken goal. (7.5/10)

Ashleigh Plumptre: Plumptre delivered a strong all-round display, solid at the back and effective going forward. (7/10)

Midfielders and forwards

Halimatu Ayinde: Ayinde misplaced passes and picked up a needless booking in the second half. (6/10)

Jennifer Echegini: PSG midfielder Jennifer Echegini put in a decent shift in midfield but was forced off after picking up a possible hip injury. (6.5/10)

Rasheedat Ajibade: Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade extended her scoring streak against South Africa and put in a tireless midfield performance. (8/10)

Folashade Ijamilusi: Ijamilusi delivered another resilient performance, winning the first-half penalty converted by Ajibade. 7/10)

Chinwendu Ihezuo: Ihezuo didn’t find the net but put in one of her better performances, contributing well to the team's pressing. (6.5/10)

Esther Okoronkwo: Okonkwo provided the assist for the winning goal, her fifth of the tournament, and was lively throughout, linking up well with the midfield. (7.5/10)

The substitutes

Christy Ucheibe: Uchiebe came on for Echegini in the second half and delivered a solid, aggressive display in midfield. (6/10)

Deborah Abiodun: Abiodun came on late in the game, and her energy and forward run played a key role in the second goal. (6/10)

Sikiratu Isah: Sikiratu Isah came on in the closing minutes to help Nigeria hold their lead after scoring. (6/10)

Adeyemi Adewale

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