The Flying Eagles of Nigeria defeated holders Senegal 3-1 on penalities in a quarter-final fixture at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations at the Suez Canal Stadium, Ismailia on Monday. Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU rates the performance of the players in the fiercely contested game.. Ebenezer Harcourt 7/10. Made a superb save in the second half to deny the Senegalese. The tall goalkeeper also made two crucial saves in the shootout to help Nigeria win the game.. Adamu Maigari 7/10. A resolute performance from the right back. He performed his defensive task well.. Emmanuel Chukwu 7/10. The centre-back had a busy afternoon but was certainly up to the task. Tucked his penalty away superbly.. Daniel Bameyi 7/10. The captain led by example once again. He marshalled the defence expertly and made vital clearances.. Odinaka Okoro 7/10. The reliable left-back was at his best in the game. He was booked in the first half.. Read Also:U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles Qualify For World Cup After Penalty Shootout Win Against Senegal. Sulaiman Alabi 6/10. He has handed his first start of the competition. A good showing from the versatile midfielder.. Israel Ayuma 7/10. A battling display from the midfielder. He converted Nigeria’s third spot kick.. Divine Oliseh 7/10. A lively performance from Oliseh. He was unlucky not to get on the score sheet. Bidemi Amole 6/10. An improved performance from the winger. Amole was replaced by Ricky Mendos 11 minutes from time.. Clinton Jephta 6/10. The Enyimba star is yet to make much impact in this competition. Toiled hard with little to show for his effort.. Kparobo Arierhi 7/10. The Lillestrøm striker was unlucky not to score at least a goal in the game.. Substitutes. Auwal Ibrahim 3/10. Dropped to the bench for the first time in the competition. He didn’t do much following his introduction.. Ricky Mendos 4/10. Made another good impact from the bench. An impressive display from the forward.. Precious Benjamin 4/10. Took the place of the lively Divine Oliseh. He scored Nigeria’s first penalty.. Tahir Maigana 4/10. The 16-year-old contributed to the team’s attack following his introduction.. Simon Cletus. Not Rated
