#NGACAM
GOAL PLAYER RATINGS

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Daniel Akpeyi: 4/10
Made a crucial block to prevent an own goal with the score at 1-2. Still fails to exude confidence or calm, and while he's not directly to blame, he was given the eyes much too easily by N'Jie for Cameroon's second.

Chidozie Awazieim: 5/10
A solid defensive effort, and he even managed to put in the cross which was chested down by Ahmed Musa for the equaliser. Struggled against the pace of Bassogog on occasion, however, and might have done better preventing the cross which was touched in by Bahoken in the first-half.

William Troost-Ekong: 4/10
Not an assured showing. Was caught underneath a couple of high balls, failed to protect the near post on crosses from the left, and seemed slow to react to danger as it unfolded. Some of his long-range passing, however, was very good.

Kenneth Omeruo: 6/10
Was beaten in the air by Bahoken for the second goal, but acquitted himself well otherwise. Got in some crucial blocks and tackles, and picked up the slack when Aina looked wobbly on occasion.

Ola Aina: 5/10
Typically steady performance from Aina, who did better going forward than in the previous game. That said, he had a slightly calamitous 15 minutes either side of the half-time break when the old Aina, less assured and somewhat complacent, resurfaced.

Oghenekaro Etebo: 5/10
Was robbed of the ball a little too often on the day, and his lack of discipline positionally was exposed by the movement of Eric Choupo-Moting. More than held his own in the physical stakes, however.

Wilfred Ndidi: 5/10
His passing, over short and long distances, was a real downer on the day, in a game which seemed tailor-made for his talents. Simply was unable to assert himself as much as he can, and often does.

Alex Iwobi: 6/10
Redeemed a weak first half with a much better second, and took his goal very well. As the game opened up, he began to really enjoy himself. There is a sense he is playing within himself still, though. Better movement ahead of him would be helpful.

Moses Simon: 5/10
A wasteful showing from the Levante man, whose shooting radar was completely off today. Was unable to assert himself, even though he had the right intentions and nicely squirmed past a couple of challenges. Rightly substituted early in the second half.

Ahmed Musa: 4/10
Negligible attacking contribution yet again from the captain, and yet he showed composure (or perhaps he slipped?) to cushion Awaziem's cross into the path of Ighalo for the equaliser. An important contribution does not, however, atone for a forward not taking any shots.

Odion Ighalo: 7/10
His lack of movement can frequently frustrate, but it's impossible to argue with two goals and an assist. If anything, his ability to finish instinctively was the difference between defeat and victory for the Super Eagles. Coped well with Cameroon's physicality in defence, and dished some of it back.

Samuel Chukwueze: 5/10
Was brought on to provide more direct dribbling, and he fulfilled that brief. It was not always successful though, as he found himself double-teamed, but he created some great chances, most notably for Ighalo to potentially complete his hat-trick.

Top performers from whoscored.com.

Ighalo
Omeruo
Iwobi
Etebo

Mr Tackles himself leading on that stat.

Wilfred Ndidi.

If Salah was Nigerian and just like Egypt, we lost today ehn...

He would receive unhindered trolling

darkelf:
If Salah was Nigerian and just like Egypt, we lost today ehn...

He would receive unhindered trolling

He did nothing wrong his teammates were clueless

darkelf:
If Salah was Nigerian and just like Egypt, we lost today ehn...

He would receive unhindered trolling

Egypt depends too much on Salah. Cut him off and they can't do much.

Earthquake3:


He did nothing wrong his teammates were clueless

But you know Naija fans now

They would go after the best player on the team.

On a more serious note, Trezeguet was -1 today

tbaba1234:


Egypt depends too much on Salah. Cut him off and they can't do much.

That was their bane. So predictable team. Same strategy of 2017

SMH

Jarus:


Tijani Babangida counter

I can't forget this game. I dey SS3

I was in youth corps then in Awka. Anambra state. But on the particular day and particular time, I was on the road to Oron in Akwa-Ibom running an errand for the Anambra state assistant commissioner of police. I totally missed the game. But I had a wonderful nights sleep when I got to Oron and heard the final score.

charlesemeka85:
All the time una go dey talk nonsense. U think say brought in onuachu to attack? He was brought cus his height will be an advantage when defending set pieces and also to hold up play. U never coach ur kindred team but dey form say u Sabi all abt football

Will you die if you look away?


Respect my opinion is that too much to ask?

Jarus:


I just closed from extra mural class in SS3 on my way home to watch the game (around my secondary school staff quarters) when I heard shout of first goal.

Before then, SA had a good tournament in 96 and 98 when Nigeria did not feature and there was a debate on whether they would have gone that far if Nigeria featured and they began to see themselves as Nigeria's rivals.

We returned in 2000 and we met in QF (or was it semi sef?) and that game settled the matter.

Admittedly, SA had very good players in that generation.

Cameroun is Nigeria's traditional rival although Ghana also see themselves as Nigeria's rival. We don't pay attention to them like we do to Cameroun.

Ghanaians take games against Nigeria personal. Even friendlies. See the way Thomas Partey was playing in that game between ATletico Madrid and Nigeria's Super Eagles B. Every game against Nigeria is personal to Ghanaians.

it was semi final, that first goal is still the fastest goal scored in an Afcon tourney, I remember JayJay was suspended for the tie that's why Tijani started and he ended up scoring twice, I think the second goal too was scored first minute of the second half

VAR rules out crucial equalizer for England against Sweden

#Karma

Triniti:
I remember that game like yesterday. One of the fastest eagles opening goal in a match, that year when I was crazy about the Super Eagles. How my passion for football waned off still amazes me till today

I think it's almost general, club football and years of dour disappointing football made people fall out of love with the eagles. I remember the final against Cameroon, Sunday evening after the second goal went in you'll think na thunder, the noise that enveloped my street was crazy that was when people put TV powered by car battery outside to watch matches for free, come and see tears after we lost that game, still our most painful defeat

darkelf:
My player ratings for NGA against CAM

Akpeyi: Looked Jittery as usual and his misjudgement of the ball in the air nearly caused us a goal in the first half. I still feel a better Keeper would have saved at least one of the two goals we conceded: 5/10

Troost-Ekong: For a Defender who has been quite solid in the past, Ekong has had an underwhelming tourney so far. His passing has been suspect, Had an average game today. 5/10

Omeruo: Didn't live up to expectations today. Could have done better against the cross that led to the first goal and was beaten in the air for the second. Made some blunders as well but looked quite solid in the second half.6/10

Awaziem: Was outpaced by the cameroonian wingers a lot of times but that doesn't jettison his nice cross which Musa chested to Ighalo for our second goal. 6/10

Aina; Was probably the most solid defender today but was out-muscled by a Jam-body Njie for the Second goal. Could also have done better with the shot he balloned way off target. 6/10

Etebo: Still don't understand why he takes our set-pieces but as usual displayed energy and worked hard to contain the rampaging Cameroonians in the middle. 7.5/10

Ndidi: Hard worker and tackler extraordinaire. Partnered well with Etebo in the middle and tried covering up at the flanks too. 7.5/10

Iwobi; Looked lost in the 1st half and seemed not to Jell with either Moses or Musa. But had a good game in the second half with a goal to cap it all.7/10

Musa: Really troubled the Cameroonian defense with his fast pace but lacked service in the first half. Nice assist in the second. 7.5/10

Moses Simon: Bereft of ideas in the final third and even the defensive prowess which he was equally known for was missing. 5/10

Ighalo: Proved critics wrong with his ball-holding, positioning and finishing. The Cameroonian defense had no answer for this Juggernaut. Deservedly the MOTM. 9/10

Chukwueze: Provided 3 clear cut chances and was the game changer for the team. Was double teamed each time he had the ball, a testament to his ability. We have a gem on our hands. 7/10

Onuachu: It can be argued that he cme relatively late but he lacked attacking intent the few times he got the ball and was out-muscled by the obviously more physical Cameroonian defenders. 4/10

Balogun: Came late but added a bit of stability to the defense. 4/10

Chukwueze didn't change any game. In fact, he had no hand in the 2 goals.

The dynamic of the whole game changed after the two goals because the Camerounians began to chase the game with many players thrown forward leaving their defence exposed.

I just watched the replay now. Chukwueze barely did anything with the ball before the two goals were scored.

You said Simon was bereft in the final third. Maybe, you should watch the game again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O382hxJSqGw

I believe this is the match where Tijani scored a brace against SA

Sweet goals too

tbaba1234:


Egypt depends too much on Salah. Cut him off and they can't do much.

Even their previous coach, Hector Cupper same tactics

chidexxy007:

.... and make the worst contribution to the attack? i no understand una o

They should kuku convert him to a defender na

Pay good attention to Onuachu, follow some of his games. Onuachu is handful offensively. All the CF's Rohr took to the AFCON, are very decent on their day.

jihday:
it was semi final, that first goal is still the fastest goal scored in an Afcon tourney, I remember JayJay was suspended for the tie that's why Tijani started and he ended up scoring twice, I think the second goal too was scored first minute of the second half

My bad, seen the highlight it was two first half goals

My brother I come follow dey ask whether no be the same match wey I watch cus the rave abt the guy after the match dey too much. Many who re clamoring for oshimeh once him play few matches now and don't deliver them go curse craze comot for the young man life.

The nff hired a coach so u guys should allow him do his work or better still apply for the job is there is an opening. Even if Rohr wins the afcon and get to a world cup semifinal some of una no go still dey satisfied so make una free the old man to do em job.

Also those who have been praying for the team to be disgraced out of afcon so that they will have a cause to castigated Rohr and protest for his sack should change their prayer point cus it seem that's not gonna happen. Eagles may not win the tournament but will leave with their heads high!

forgiveness:


Chukwueze didn't change any game. In fact, he had no hand in the 2 goals.

The dynamic of the whole game changed after the two goals because the Camerounians began to chase the game with many players thrown forward leaving their defence exposed.

I just watched the replay now. Chukwueze barely did anything with the ball before the two goals was scored.

You said Simon was bereft in the final third. Maybe, you should watch the game again.

Meliforme:
Pay good attention to Onuachu, follow some of his games. Onuachu is handful offensively. All the CF's Rohr took to the AFCON, are very decent on their day.

What was Rohr's aim/reason for making that substitution.

My issue is not whether our attackers are decent or not rather about the aim of that substitution because we barely attacked again as soon as Ighalo left.. or you want to tell me Onuachu is a defensive striker thats why d sub?

jihday:
Haters can kiss his old a55

www.nairaland.com/attachments/9777082_tmpcam2646723873607727850_jpegdc18a32fc64797a14297a28887f6a0dc


See how high a skreppy coach like Amodu is on the board. *Spits*

Joebie:
They always play beautiful football. it's most likely due to a very good grassroot program and their domestic league.

Gbam!

iSlayer:


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See how high a skreppy coach like Amodu is on the board. *Spits*

We have not been too lucky with coaches

forgiveness:


Chukwueze didn't change any game. In fact, he had no hand in the 2 goals.

The dynamic of the whole game changed after the two goals because the Camerounians began to chase the game with many players thrown forward leaving their defence exposed.

I just watched the replay now. Chukwueze barely did anything with the ball before the two goals was scored.

You said Simon was bereft in the final third. Maybe, you should watch the game again.

Chuks had a decent game and would have recorded atleast 2 assist if Ighalo nd Musa were clinical enough, that was way better than Simon offered during his time on the pitch, not saying he played badly though.

chidexxy007:

What was Rohr's aim/reason for making that substitution.

My issue is not whether our attackers are decent or not rather about the aim of that substitution because we barely attacked again as soon as Ighalo left.. or you want to tell me Onuachu is a defensive striker thats why d sub?

Rohr should have brought in Osimhen and then instructed him to fall back and help the defense when need be.

We got the win sha....that's what matters

charlesemeka85:
My brother I come follow dey ask whether no be the same match wey I watch cus the rave abt the guy after the match dey too much. Many who re clamoring for oshimeh once him play few matches now and don't deliver them go curse craze comot for the young man life.

The nff hired a coach so u guys should allow him do his work or better still apply for the job is there is an opening. Even if Rohr wins the afcon and get to a world cup semifinal some of una no go still dey satisfied so make una free the old man to do em job.

Also those who have been praying for the team to be disgraced out of afcon so that they will have a cause to castigated Rohr and protest for his sack should change their prayer point cus it seem that's not gonna happen. Eagles may not win the tournament but will leave with their heads high!

Eagles better win ooo. For the sake of the optimistic fans

But seriously, I feel that anything less than a win (or a Final appearance) means we under-performed

iSlayer:


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See how high a skreppy coach like Amodu is on the board. *Spits*

Amodu that rescued WC qualification from Jo?

respekt d late legend man

chidexxy007:

Chuks had a decent game and would have recorded atleast 2 assist if Ighalo nd Musa were clinical enough, that was way better than Simon offered during his time on the pitch, not saying he played badly though.

That was after we scored 2 goals to led to the dynamic of the game.

chidexxy007:

Amodu that rescued WC qualification from Jo?

respekt d late legend man

If the idea is to rescue a team with such football he should leave the rescue please.

darkelf:


Rohr should have brought in Osimhen and then instructed him to fall back and help the defense when need be.

We got the win sha....that's what matters

true

@bolded, abi na... especially to Rohr, the HOW is another discursion 4 another day.


Your S.A won... The S.E will be their waterloo

forgiveness:


That was after we scored 2 goals to led to the dynamic of the game.

Yea.

iSlayer:



If the idea is to rescue a team with such football he should leave the rescue please.

He did the job the expatrait before him couldnt