Following the Super Eagles 1-1 draw with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, Complete sports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance of the players…

STANLEY NWABALI 7/10

The Chippa United goalkeeper made a number of crucial saves in the game. He was one of the standout performers for the Super Eagles on the night.

BRIGHT OSAYI-SAMUEL 5/10

He didn’t affect the game much. The Fenerbahce didn’t contribute much to the team’s attack.

SEMI AJAYI 5/10

Had a difficult time coping with the tricky South African forwards. He was replaced by Raphael Onyedika 10 minutes from time.

BENJAMIN TANIMU 6/10

Put up an above average performance in the game. The tall defender saved a goal bound shot in the first half.

CALVIN BASSEY (7/10)

The Fulham man was Nigeria’s best defender on the night. He was one of the reason’s why the Super Eagles didn’t lose the game.

WILFRED NDIDI (5/10)

Much was expected from the captain on the night but he didn’t really live up to expectation.

ALEX IWOBI 5/10

Alex Iwobi fluffed a number of chances in the game. He didn’t do enough to win over the fans despite providing the assist for Nigeria’s only goal.

FISAYO DELE-BASHIRU 7/10

Scored a superb goal on his first start for the Super Eagles. He left the pitch injured in the second half.

KELECHI IHEANACHO 4/10

A below par showing from the forward. He was replaced by Samuel Chukwueze on 67 minutes.

ADEMOLA LOOKMAN 5/10

The winger was not at his best in the game. Toiled hard to impress with little or no success.

PAUL ONUACHU 4/10

He contributed little or nothing to the game. He was replaced by Terem Moffi 10 minutes from time.

SUBSTITUTES

ALHASSAN YUSUF 5/10

Did his best after his introduction but couldn’t help his side win the game.

SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE 6/10

He was lively following his introduction. The AC Milan winger hit the upright 10 minutes from time.

RAPHAEL ONYEDIKA 3/10

The Club Brugge star didn’t affect the game much following his introduction.

TEREM MOFFI 3/10

Took the place of Paul Onuachu 10 minutes from time.

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