The Super Eagles defeated Rwanda 2-0 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday five encounter at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali on Friday night. Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance of the players in the game.. Stanley Nwabali 6/10. Largely untested for majority of the game. His ball distribution was impressive in the encounter.. Bright Osayi-Samuel 7/10. A solid display from the Fenerbahce defender. He was replaced in the second half after sustaining an injury.. William Troost-Ekong 7/10. Led the defence with dexterity. The experienced centre-back put up a superb display in the game.. Calvin Bassey 7/10. Formed a solid partnership with William Troost-Ekong at the heart of the defensive. A solid display from the Fulham defender.. Ola Aina 7/10. Moved to left-back by the new gaffer. Showed his versatility with a good display. He was replaced by Bruno Onyemaechi in the 67th minute.. Wilfred Ndidi 7/10. Showed his experience in the middle of the park. He protected the defence and also supported the attack.. Alex Iwobi 61/0. An above average showing from the versatile midfielder. He didn’t offer much in attack.. Moses Simon 61/0. The Nantes winger started the game brightly but fizzled out afterwards. He was denied by Rwanda goalkeeper Fabrize Ntwari in the first half.. Samuel Chukwueze 51/0. He contributed little in the game. The AC Milan star was replaced by Raphael Onyedika in the 67th minute.. Moses Simon 7/10. Set up Victor Osimhen for the opening game. A good performance from the Atalanta winger.. Victor Osimhen 9/10. Grabbed a brace in the game. He was a thorn in the flesh of Rwanda defenders.. Substitutes. Bruno Onyemaechi 4/10. The Olympiacos defender took the place of Ola Aina on 67 minutes. Kept the opposition at bay following his introduction.. Raphael Onyedika 4/10. Combined well with Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi after replacing Samuel Chukwueze.. Tolu Arokodare 4/10. An impressive cameo from the Club Brugge forward.. Alhassan Yusuf 4/10. Slotted well into the right -back position after replacing the injured Bright Osayi-Samuel.
