U-23 AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria 4 - 0 Libya - See Olympic Eagles rating

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Following the U-23 Eagles impressive 4-0 win against Libya in the second leg of their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Monday March 25.


FRANCIS UZOHO 6/10

He was virtually on holiday in the game as the Libyans didn’t muster a shot on target all through the encounter.

EBUBE DURU 7/10

The Lobi Stars left-back put up an improved performance from the first leg. He supported the attack and performed his defensive duties dutifully on the few occasions the Libyans ventured forward.

CHIDOZIE AWAZIEM 7/10

One of the players drafted into the team from the Super Eagles. The centre-back was solid at the back and excellent with his ball distribution.

VALENTINE OZORNWAFOR 7/10

Combined well with Chidozie Awaziem at the heart of the team’s defence. He was solid all through and also made forays upfront.

ETBOY AKPAN 6/10

Not as effective as Ebube Duru who did well on the left side of the defence, but still put up an above average showing before his injury-enforced substitution in the second half.

AZUBUIKE OKECHUKWU 7/10

The captain of the side was not really at his best in the first half but came alive after the break.

KELECHI NWAKALI 7/10

Unlucky to see his excellent free-kick hit the cross bar in the first half. Gave an improved performance from the first leg even though he didn’t really hit the height expected of him.

ORJI OKONKWO 6/10

Was lively in the opening minutes but fizzled out afterwards. He was replaced by Dennis Blessed in the second half.

SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE 7/10

Worked hard with nothing to show, in form goal, for his efforts. The Villareal winger missed a good chance late in the game.

TAIWO AWONIYI 5/10

Awoniyi missed a sitter early in the game which set the tone for an underwhelming performance from him.

VICTOR OSIMHEN 9/10

Scored a hat-trick and provided the assist for the fourth goal scored by substitute David Okereke. He showed his predatory prowess all through.


SUBSTITUTES

DENNIS BLESSED 6/10

His introduction added more bites to the team’s attack and he had a hand in Nigeria’s fourth goal of the game.

DAVID OKEREKE 6/10

Got the fourth goal and proved he will be an important player for the team in future.

JOHN LAZARUS 5/10

Helped ward off the threats of the Libyans after replacing the injured Etboy Akpan.
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