FIFA World Cup: How Super Eagles Players Rate Against Iceland

Super Eagles kept their World Cup hopes alive after defeating Iceland 2-0, thanks to a sensational brace from Ahmed Musa. After a goalless first half, the game sprung to life as the Leicester winger scored two fantastic goals to put Super Eagles in the second position of group D, ahead of Argentina. Iceland had the chance to get a goal as VAR awarded the side a penalty in the 80th minute but Gylfi Sigurdsson put his effort high above the bar. Russia 2018: Nigerians React To Super Eagles 2-0 Win Against Iceland Ahmed Musa's double downs Iceland as Nigeria come alive Five things we learned from Nigeria’s win against Iceland. Here is how Super Eagles fared against Iceland. Francis Uzoho Wasn’t really given too much worry about. He would have conceded another goal through a penalty today but was saved as Gylfi Sigurdsson fired the 80th penalty high above the bar. He had a couple of saves and claimed his first clean sheet in the tournament. He is the second youngest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet at the World Cup. *7 William Troost-Ekong One part one the famed Oyinbo Wall wasn’t really troubled, thanks to a very good tactical approach by the coach. Well organised and impressive display at the back from all three. They dealt with the set-pieces and long balls well. *7 Leon Balogun Kept his opponent off his box and made crucial headers in the first half. Impressive display as he dealt well with the set-pieces. *7 Kenneth Omeruo Made his first appearance today and played with so much confidence and strength. Assisted in attacking the ball well and winning tackles and headers. *7 Brian Idowu Didn’t start with the team in the second half, perhaps because of a late yellow card in the first half. He played his part well, defended and attacked well. *5 John Obi Mikel Played in front of the back three and tried to find the strikers’ feet with balls forward. Impressive display as he showed his dexterity in playing a deeper role than further forward. He provided excellent balance to the team. *7 Wilfred Ndidi Wasn’t 100% into the game. He was better in defending than in his secondary role of attacking. He showed more zeal in the second half and was on target but the Iceland keeper denied him of his supposed first international goal for Nigeria. *6 Oghenekaro Etebo Had some important defensive challenges, but not good enough going forward as well in the first half. Almost changed that in the second half as he made a bursting run through and almost scored when he got his shot away. Was a lot better in the second half. *7 Victor Moses Played his usual role at the right wing back position he plays at Chelsea. Wasn’t really on top of his game in the first half but that changed in the second half as he was a lot more positive. He provided the assist for Musa’s first goal. 7 Ahmed Musa Nigeria’s man of the match showed some great pace at times, but not there to link up with Iheanacho. He gave Nigeria the lead with his sensational goal in the 50th minute. He got his second just fifteen minutes after with another excellent finish. *9 Kelechi Iheanacho Super Eagles attack looked more threatening today with his movement and pace. Although he couldn’t get many chances, he gave the attack what it missed in their first game against Croatia. *7 Substitutes Tyronne Ebuehi Came him for Brian Idowu at the start of the second. Played well but gave away a silly penalty that Sigurdsson missed. *5 Odion Ighalo Came in for Iheanacho in the 85th minute of the encounter, couldn’t do so much. *4 Alex Iwobi Was introduced in the 90th and made a mark for himself with a blocked shot. *5