Nigeria suffered their first competitive defeat in regulation time under manager Eric Chelle after the Super Eagles were beaten 3-0 by Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday.
Allnigeriasoccer.com provides the ratings of the Super Eagles players based on their individual performances during the encounter.
The starters
Goalkeeper
Stanley Nwabali (3/10): Nwabali made a good near-post save in the first half to deny Beto but could do little to prevent the goals conceded.
Defenders
Semi Ajayi (3/10: The Hull City defender struggled to cope with Beto's pace and physical strength, as the former Everton striker caused problems for the Nigerian defence.
Calvin Bassey (4/10): Bassey was strong in physical duels but struggled with his communication with Ajayi at times and was caught out during a Guinea-Bissau counter-attack in the first half.
Bright Osayi-Samuel (3.5/10): The Birmingham City full-back will be disappointed with his contribution to the second goal, as he was beaten too easily before the finish.
Bruno Onyemaechi (2/10): Onyemaechi endured a difficult outing, with Franculino Djú repeatedly getting past him and causing problems down his side.
Midfielders and forwards
Wilfred Ndidi (5/10): The Super Eagles captain was tireless and combative in midfield, working hard to win possession before he was replaced in the second half.
Alex Iwobi (5/10): The Fulham midfielder made efforts to create opportunities for the Super Eagles but was let down by the lack of efficiency from the attackers ahead of him.
Frank Onyeka (4.5/10): Onyeka struggled to impose himself physically in the first half before being replaced after the restart.
Ademola Lookman (3/10): The former Everton forward struggled to make a significant impact, with the difficult playing surface also affecting his ability to influence the game.
Akor Adams (3/10): Adams was largely ineffective in attack before being withdrawn in the 76th minute.
Taiwo Awoniyi (4/10): The Coventry City forward missed an opportunity to open the scoring for Nigeria in the first half before he was replaced at the start of the second half.
The substitutes
Moses Simon (4.5/10): The Paris FC winger will be disappointed not to have done better with a late free-kick, which he failed to turn into a serious test for the Guinea-Bissau goalkeeper.
Moses Usor (5/10): Usor was introduced early in the second half but struggled to make a meaningful impact as Nigeria searched for a way back into the game.
George Ilenikhena (5.5/10: The former Monaco striker came on in the closing minutes despite his fitness concerns. He had a chance to pull a goal back but saw his effort brilliantly saved by the goalkeeper
Tolu Arokodare (3/10): Arokodare produced an awkward effort on goal after coming on but was unable to make a significant impact during his brief appearance.
Raphael Onyedika (4/10): Onyedika failed to bring the needed control and composure to the midfield after his introduction, as Guinea-Bissau remained dangerous and added another goal late in the game.
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