Nigeria Player Ratings: Uzoho the villain as Super Eagles miss out on World Cup
GOAL assesses the performance of each Nigerian player as they failed to book a ticket to the quadrennial competitionGetty ImagesFrancis Uzoho (3/10)Th
GOAL assesses the performance of each Nigerian player as they failed to book a ticket to the quadrennial competition
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ToggleFrancis Uzoho (3/10)
The goalkeeper was at fault for Thomas Partey’s goal and seemed unsure at times whenever he had to rush off his line as well as when he received the ball to feet.
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William Troost-Ekong (7/10)
The captain kept his composure from the spot to equalise. Played a few good balls over the top for the frontmen.
Defensively, Troost-Ekong seemed more comfortable than his centre-back partner.
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Leon Balogun (5.5/10)
The Rangers man played a few errant passes and was caught out on a couple of occasions, albeit without being punished.
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Ola Aina (7.5/10)
The right-back delivered a solid showing in Abuja, aiding the side’s ball progression and giving little away defensively.
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