Nigeria qualified for the semifinals and also secured a spot at next year's FIFA Women’s World Cup finals and here's how Rotimi Akindele rated the players in the quarter final win over rivals Cameroon.
Chiamaka Nnadozie, 7
Cool, calm and collected as always. Helped in making the defense pay attention to little details, was never really troubled and was solid enough to register her third straight clean sheet in the competition
Toni Payne, 6
Played as a make-shift right back before she switched to the left towards the latter stages of the game. Was pretty decent in the position especially with her pace and solid clearances. One of the versatiles in the team
Osinachi Ohale, 6
Had another decent game in the center half and would be proud to have helped register another clean sheet
Onome Ebi
Definitely marching on with her experience. Made some vital touches and intercepted a lot aerially. She won't be so bothered about getting into the referee's book
Asleigh Plumptre, 6
Played in a position where she is still trying to adapt but had put in a good shift before she was replaced in the second half
Halimat Ayinde, 7
Steady midfield performance. Easily breaks opponents play and has an eye to launch good passes towards the attack. One of Nigeria's best performers on the night
Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, 8
Proving to be a midfield maestro. She was solid all through as she helped the attack and the defense during the entire game. Made the strong brilliant move that led to the only goal of the game. It was an MVP performance but she didn't get the award post game and we all knew why…
Rasheedat Ajibade, 8
Got Nigeria's only goal of the night. Proving to be an asset to the team since day 1 especially since Oshoala's injury. Was well positioned for the winning goal and read the ball nicely. Helped with defense as well whenever she's not driving the attack. She was voted the Woman of the Match post game
Ifeoma Onumonu, 6
Still struggling to lead the pack but her all round presence is commendable. She delivered the pin-point cross that found Ajibade for the only goal. She's got to find the back of the net often to boost her confidence
Christy Ucheibe, 6
Average performance in the midfield, good enough to help the team grind out the win
Francisca Ordega, 5
After some early incursions in the first half, she was lost for the better part of the game especially as she struggled to really hold down her own from the wings
Subs
Michelle Alozie, 6
Came in to help the defense and did well for over 25 minutes. A good asset
Uchenna Kanu, 4
Did little after being brought on
Rita Chikwelu, 5
Brought in the needed experience to calm some nerves late on
Regina Otu, 4
Did little or nothing within the short time
Gift Monday, 4
Still struggling to get enough playing time
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