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The Super Eagles secured qualification to the semi-finals after defeating Angola in the quarter-final.
Ademola Lookman only goal of the game was enough to see Jose Peseiro’s men through to the next round.
The team's performance was a major factor in their victory since they made sure they achieved the intended outcome.
We look at the performance of the team and rate each player according to how well they impressed.
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Player Rating
Stanley Nwabili - 8
Stanley Nwabili showed class and made important saves to help the Super Eagles stay in the game.
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Ola Aina - 7
Ola Aina played a solid part in the defence of the Super Eagles and his contribution in attack was excellent.
Troost-Ekong - 7
Troost-Ekong was everywhere for the Super Eagles in the defence, making clearances and holding his ground against the Angola attack.
Semi Ajayi - 7
Semi Ajayi had a solid partnership with Ekong in the defence, making sure every last ball was cleared.
Calvin Bassey - 7
Calvin Bassey gave a solid performance for the Super Eagles and had a good link-up with Peseiro’s three-man defence.
Zaidu Sanusi - 7
Zaidu Sanusi had a better game than he had against Cameroon. His linkup play with Moses Simon led to the Super Eagles first goal of the game.
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Frank Onyeka - 7
Frank Onyeka was a rock for the Super Eagles, making interceptions and breaking passes while protecting the team's three-man defence.
Alex Iwobi - 7
Alex Iwobi had an better performance and had more presence in the Super Eagles attack made some important pass during the game.
Ademola Lookman - 9
Ademola Lookman had an excellent game against Angola. His presence in the box was a problem for the opponent and scored the first goal for Nigeria.
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Moses Simon - 8
Moses Simon did an excellent job on the wing and made an excellent run and a perfect pass that led to the goal.
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Victor Osimhen - 7
Victor Osimhen was a menace to the Angola defence but his lack of converting his chances has been a major problem for striker.
His ability to press defenders and put pressure on them was an advantage for the Super Eagles in the game.
Substitutes
Alhassan Yusuf - 5
Alhassan came in for Alex Iwobi and did a solid job in the midfield.
Joe Aribo - 5
Joe Aribo came in for Frank Onyeka late in the game and did his best.
Paul Onuachu - 5
Paul Onuachu came in for Osimhen and did a good job holding the ball for the team.
Kenneth Omeruo - 5
Kenneth Omeruo came in to shore up the defence
Unused Substitution
Francis Uzoho -
Was an unused substitute
Osayi Samuel -
Was an unused substitute
Terem Moffi -
Was an unused substitute
Ahmed Musa -
Was an unused substitute
Onyemaechi -
Was an unused substitute
Iheanacho -
Was an unused substitute
Awaziem -
Was an unused substitute
Nwadike -
Was an unused substitute
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