Super Eagles Ratings Vs Algeria: Iwobi, Chukwueze, Musa Tame, Awaziem, Etebo Shine

Super Eagles Ratings Vs Algeria: Iwobi, Chukwueze, Musa Tame, Awaziem, Etebo Shine

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Riyahd Mahrez dying minute superb freekick in the semifinal on Sunday ended Super Eagles' hope of lifting 2019 African Cup of Nations

Algeria took the lead through Eagles' defender William Troost-Ekong 40th minute own goal before VAR showed that Algerian defender handled the ball in his own 18 yard that led to a penalty converted by Odion Ighalo.

Despite the loss, Super Eagles players' performance is not bad after all as the match would have been dragged into extra time or penalty shootout.

We take a look at the each player's continuing on the pitch.

Daniel Akpeyi : Did he best though but seems to lack confidence as always and had no answer to Riyad Mahrez's world class free kick. 4.5/10.

Chidozie Awaziem : What a performance by Awaziem unfortunately he will miss the third place final against Tunisia due to a yellow card received towards the end of the match. 7/10.

Jamilu Collins: The left back was not overly fazed by the personality of Riyad Mahrez - even made a vital clearance in the first half to deny Baghdad Bounedjah. 6/10.

Kenneth Omeruo : Had a strong performance coming to the rescue of some of his teammates although had some nervous moments. 7/10.

William Troost Ekong : Conceded an own goal and struggled throughout the game. 4.5/10.

Wilfred Ndidi : The defensive midfielder was having a good game but sadly gave away a free kick which Riyad Mahrez scored from just before the end of the match. 5.5/10.

Oghenekaro Etebo : Etebo was massive, winning fouls, defending and delivering set pieces. His shot hit Aissa Mandi and from the resultant penalty, Odion Ighalo scored to make it 1-1. 8/10.

Alex Iwobi : The Arsenal forward created scoring chances but his weak shots were never going to trouble goalkeeper Rais M'Bolha. 6/10.

Ahmed Musa : The captain was not so adventurous as we saw against South Africa as he had to help Collins defend against Mahrez and Youcef Belaili. 6/10.

Samuel Chukwueze : The Villarreal winger was not as effective as he was against South Africa. Was subbed off in the second half. 5.5/10.

Odion Ighalo : The striker scored from the penalty spot. The Algerians never gave him a clear chance to punish them. 6.5/10.

The Substitutes
Henry Onyekuru : Made his AFCON debut but the 13 minutes spell he had proved not to be enough to influence the outcome. He did fire a shot that was off target. 4/10.