Super Eagles Soar Into Playoff Final – How Each Player Rated in 4–1 Victory

Super Eagles Soar Into Playoff Final – How Each Player Rated in 4–1 Victory

By Niyi Busari 

Nigeria’s Super Eagles booked their place in the CAF World Cup playoff final with a commanding 4–1 victory over Gabon on Thursday night in Rabat, Morocco, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The three-time African champions took control of the match from the outset, dominating possession and dictating the tempo throughout. Their superiority was reflected in the emphatic scoreline, which sends them confidently into Sunday’s final, where they will face the winner between Cameroon and DR Congo on November 16, 2025.

Below is a breakdown of how each player performed in the semifinal triumph:

Player Ratings

Stanley Nwabali – 6/10

Was largely untested but could have done little about the consolation goal. Calm distribution and composed when called upon.

Oluwafemi Fredrick – 8/10

Solid performance at the back, strong in tackles, and confident carrying the ball out of defense.

Wilfred Ndidi – 7/10

Captain’s display—controlled the midfield with composure and delivered a key assist in the buildup to the third goal.

Ademola Lookman – 6.5/10

Lively on the wings but lacked the final ball at times. Worked hard defensively.

Samuel Chukwueze – 5/10

Struggled to make an impact and lost possession frequently. A quiet outing by his standards.

Bright Osayi-Samuel – 6/10

Energetic on the flanks and contributed defensively, though his crossing was inconsistent.

Alex Iwobi – 7/10

Orchestrated play from midfield with vision and smart passing. Provided stability in transition.

Akor Adams – 8/10

Sharp and decisive in front of goal. Opened the scoring and constantly troubled the Gabonese defense.

Calvin Bassey – 8.5/10

Outstanding at both ends dominant aerially and composed in possession. A commanding display.

Victor Osimhen – 9/10

Man of the Match. Relentless pressing, clinical finishing, and an inspiring leader in attack.

Substitutes

Chidera Ejuke – 7/10

Made an instant impact off the bench, adding pace and creativity to Nigeria’s attack.

Frank Onyeka – 6/10

Brought energy to the midfield late on and helped see out the result.