Falconets player ratings v Venezuela: Okwuchukwu, Sabastine stars in the making; Omilana, Alani excel
Published: September 08, 2024The Falconets defeated Venezuela 4-0 in their last group game in the Fifa U20 Women's World Cup.
Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Nigerian players in action.
The starters
Goalkeeper
Faith Omilana: On her debut in the tournament, the young shot-stopper didn't put a foot wrong, making some vital saves in the second half. 8/10
Defenders
Rofiat Imuran: She played in her natural position for the first time and she was rock solid. 8/10
Comfort Folorunsho: She didn't have much to do, was sloppy for a moment in the second half but luckily, she could made amends. 6.5/10
Shukurat Oladipo: She didn't have much to do as against the Germans. Besides a moment of sloppiness in the second half, she was good. 6.5/10
Jumoke Alani: She played as right back for the first time in the tournament and was the skipper and excelled in both roles. She made a good case to keep her as the first choice right-back. 8/10
Midfielders and forwards
Chioma Olise: She also had her best game in the tournament and could have also gotten on the scoresheet. 6.5/10
Adoo Yina: The young midfielder was impressive yet again with her work rate and ability to get involved in helping to move the ball to the attacking third. 7/10
Amina Bello: This was her best game by distance as she contributed to the attack immensely and unsurprisingly got on the scoresheet. 7/10
Olushola Shobowale: It was a quiet outing for the forward who was handed her first start. 5.5/10
Chiamaka Okwuchukwu: She was magnificent once again, running the channels and causing the Venezuelan defence all sorts of troubles and deservedly got on the scoresheet while setting up two goals. 9.5/10
Flourish Sabastine: She took her goal well and was as threatening as ever. 8/10
The substitutes
Janet Akekoromowei: She was more active than she was against Germany. 5.5/10
Mary Osigwe: Nearly grabbed an assist immediately she came on but offered nothing much afterwards 5.5/10
Mary Nkpa: She barely made an impact. 5/10
Esther Ajakaye: Provided the assist for the Falconets fourth goals and tried to create some chances after coming off the bench. 6.5/10
Joel Igbokwe: The substitute scored a brilliant goal to compile more miseries on Venezuela. 7/10
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