Nigeria joined Japan as the only team to win all the group stage games at the ongoing U20 Women’s World Cup after thrashing Canada by 3-1. Note that two goals from Esther Onyenezide and a goal from Olise were sufficient to seal the win for the Falconets.
Photo: Nigeria VS Canada || Twitter
Note that fans have been talking about Oyono’s display, Esther Onyenezide’s brilliant performance, the performance of the full-backs, the missed chances, and Flourish Sebastine’s second-half performance, but this article will center on five impressive players as Falconets wins their third Group stage game against Canada. Take a look!
1. Esther Onyenezide.
Photo: Esther Onyenezide || Twitter
The 19-year-old midfield continued to impress as she scored two beautiful penalty kicks in the first half. Beyond this goal, Onyenezide showed great footwork with her ball controls, touches, dribbling, and passing. Also, the midfielder was on set-pieces duties, and she did a good job.
Photo: Esther Onyenezide || Twitter
2. Mercy Idoko.
Photo: Mercy Idoko || Twitter
Even though she didn’t appear on the score sheet, Idoko’s work rate was impressive. She was always fighting for the ball and was the one that won Nigeria’s second penalty after she was fouled by Canada’s Simi.
Photo: Mercy Idoko || Twitter
3. Deborah Abiodun.
Photo: Deborah Abiodun || Twitter
She is one of the players whose efforts go unnoticed. Note that Abiodun was very solid alongside Amoo and Esther Onyenezide in midfield. The 18-year-old midfielder dictated the flow of the game, but her ability to recover the ball was great.
Photo: Deborah Abiodun || Twitter
4. Rofiat Imuran.
Photo: Esther Imuran || Twitter
The 18-year-old provided an assist for Olise’s third goal with a great build-up. The left-back delivered a square pass for Olise to tap into the net. Beyond her line-up play, the defender’s ability to drive forward and also recover should be applauded. Also, note that she was involved in the build-up to Nigeria’s second penalty kick.
Photo: Esther Imuran || Twitter
5. Jumoke Alani.
Photo: Jumoke Alani || Twitter
The right-back played her best game of the tournament as she was very good defensively and offensively. The 17-year-old defender delivered several crosses into the box, but her teammates failed to convert. Also, her combination with the midfielders and wingers was superb.
Photo: Jumoke Alani || Twitter
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