WAFCON 2022 Player Ratings: Onumonu and Ajibade shine as Nigeria tame Cameroon to secure World Cup spot

Nigeria's Super Falcons qualified for the semifinals of the 2022 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday evening at the Stade Mohammed Stadium in Morocco after a slim 1-0 win over Cameroon.

The win means that Nigeria will face hosts Atlas Lionesses of Morocco after they beat Botswana with a 2-1 win on Wednesday.

BSNSports.com.ng provides the ratings for the Super Falcons.

Chiamaka Nnadozie: Largely untested in the game. The Paris FC goalkeeper organised her defence well but could do well his ball distribution. 7/10

Ashleigh Plumptre: The Leicester City Women defender made her return to the team after missing the last two matches. 7/10

Ohale Osinachi: Great display alongside her partner. Outstanding ball-playing ability. Composed and commanding when faced with one on ones. Robust tackling, great performance. 8.5/10

Toni Payne: Started at right-back and was a bit less effective on the attack. Great second phase outlet and was solid in defending. Looked a bit shaky toward the end as she misplaced some passes in dangerous areas. Good outing. 7/10

Ngozi Okobi: Okobi was brilliant in the middle of the park for Nigeria. She never ran away from challenges and hardly lost the ball. A commanding performance from the 28-year-old. 8.5/10

Halimatu Ayinde: Tonight was not Ayinde's best game, but she still had a decent performance. The 27-year-old offered little in attack and was largely anonymous for most parts of the game. However, she did her defensive duties well. 8.5/10

Christy Ucheibe: Another good showing from the Benfica midfielder. She was replaced by Regina Otu late in the game. 7/10

Rasheedat Ajibade: Is there any other word to describe the quality that Ajibade brings to the team? Relentless and reliable in possession despite playing almost wide at times. Scored the match-winning goal with a header which went in off the post. Nigeria's taliswoman in Oshoala's absence. 9.5/10

Francisca Ordega: Ordega had a good first half, taking on defenders and using her skill effectively well. However, her form dipped in the second half, and she was rightly substituted. 7/10

Ifeoma Onumonu: She was a bit isolated upfront at times. Produced a superb cross for Rasheedat Ajibade’s winning goal. 7/10

SUBSTITUTES

Michelle Alozie: She helped protect Nigeria’s lead after replacing Ashleigh Plumptre in the 63rd minute. 5/10

Uchenna Kanu: Came on for Ordega in the 72nd minute and added more legs to the team. 5/10

Rita Chikwelu: Helped the Super Falcons kept control of the midfield in the latter part of the game. 5/10

Regina Otu: Came on at 89th minute. No rating

Gift Monday: Came on at 89th minute. No rating