Russia Vs Nigeria (1:1) - Retrospective Player Ratings

Following the Super Eagles 1-1 draw with Russia in Friday’s friendly encounter at the Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Afrofooty appraises the performance of the players.

1. Okoye: Pulled off at least 3 great saves by deploying a variety of credible goalkeeping techniques.

Rating: Impressive.

2. Onyemaechi: Delivered a number of tantalising crosses in a performance peppered with attacking intent and defensive credibility.

Rating: Acceptable.

3. Ajayi: Exuded maturity and calmness and struck a workable partnership with Ekong.

Rating: Respectable.

4. Ekong: Brought priceless leadership to the backline with effective communication, great positioning and decent touches.

Rating: Respectable.

5. Osayi-Samuel: As busy as bee but less influential offensively whilst left out to dry by his colleagues for Russia's goal.

Rating: Average.

6. Onyedika: Put his body on the line when it mattered and supported the structure of the midfield with movements and passes.

Rating: Decent.

7. Dele-Bashiru: Held the ball well as a right winger and produced a neat shot at goal.

Rating: Decent.

8. Uche: Helped to transition from defence to attack with effective link up play and purposeful passes.

Rating: Nice.

9. Simon: Huffed and puffed on the flanks with dribbles that led nowhere as he was double marked.

Rating: Manageable.

10. Boniface: Heavy touches and runs that lacked conviction. He didn't hustle enough.

Rating: Worrying.

11. Onyeka: Never one to shy away from doing the dirty work.

Rating: Solid.

Subs.

12. Arokodare: Showed Boniface hustle and bustle have rewards by stealing the ball to stab home for his first international goal.

Rating: Effective.

13. Olusegun: Perhaps a bit too eager to impress after choosing to sprint into opposition box 18 whereas other calmer options were available.

Rating: Exuberant.

14. Ogbu: Played his part to ensure it remained 1:1.

Rating: Professional.

Coach Chelle: Used a makeshift squad to extract a highly respectable 1:1 draw in a match he took less risks with the starting 11.

Rating: Impressive.