Women Football: How the Nigeria U17 team fared against Ghana U17

Okeke Onyinyechi: Onyinyechi is the kind of goalkeeper a serious team needs to excel. She made three world class saves in the game. (7/10)


Mary Ologbosere: Covered every blade of the right-hand side of defence and set the ball rolling with the game's opener. (8.5/10)

Esther Elijah: Was caught out at times when marking on the zone, though she made up for her shortcomings with good aerial presence. (7/10)

Emenayo Ugochi: The lioness at the back line, hardly put any foot wrong. A rugged and commanding defender. (8/10)

Bukola Ogunnoiki: The Pelican Stars midfielder added the needed steel to the team, an eye catching performance. (7.5/10)

Tessy Biahwo: Team captain, Tessy showed why she is highly rated despite a lack of playing time in Delta Queens. The former Confluence Queens playmaker was involved in Ologbosere's goals. (7/10)

Rasheedat Adebisi: Entertainer, played the Jojo Football that Bala Nkiyu's team is known for. She shone like a million star as a diamond behind the three forwards. (7/10)

Aminat Yakubu: The River Angels starlet was often caught by the Maidens in the first half, but improved and tormented them in the second half. (8/10)

Chinwendu Ihezuo: With high expectation on her shoulders the power playing forward delivered when the chips were down. A perfect delivery by Uche saw her register her 4th goal in 5 games for the team. (8/10)

Uche Kalu: The best player on the pitch, a menace to Dussey Jemima, no wonder fans dubbed her the new Stella Mbachu of Nigeria Women Football. Uche should play a big role in Costa Rica. (9/10)

Joy Bokiri: Joy, slotted in to replace Tessy in the second half, and she didn't disappoint with some deft touches. (7/10)

Duru Joy: Did I hear fans say Gloria Ofoegbu? Despite being a defender, she wasn't afraid to make dangerous incursions upfront. (7/10)

Aku Cynthia: A super sub, who held her own alongside Ihezuo when the team reverted to a 4-4-2 formation. Her dangerous forays resulted in the third goal. (7.5/10)

Onyebuchi Ihuoma: She was a good replacement for Bukola with some ball winning displays from the defensive midfield position. (6.5/10)

Ikechukwu Vivian: An option for Bala Nkiyu if given more playing time. Plays like Brazilian legend Martha. She dribbled past four and set up Aku who was hacked down before Yakubu scored from the penalty spot. (7/10)

Ayomide Anibaba: Though came on late for Ologbosere, she showed some glimpses of what to expect from her. (6.5/10)