Super Eagles Player Ratings After 2–1 Victory Over Lesotho
Written by Alonge Akinlolu on 11 — 10
Nigeria’s Super Eagles kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2–1 victory over Lesotho, but the performance left plenty for analysts to dissect. Verified post-match ratings from OwnGoalNigeria, Soccernet.ng, and Sportsdunia reveal a mix of brilliance, composure, and lapses across the squad.
Captain William Troost-Ekong opened the scoring from the penalty spot before debutant Akor Adams came off the bench to seal the win with a confident finish. However, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s late mistake allowed Lesotho to pull one back, forcing a tense finish in Maseru.
According to Sure97.5fm composite ratings, Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams emerged as Nigeria’s top performers, both earning an impressive 7.5 average rating for their attacking influence and decisive moments. Young defender Benjamin Fredrick also received widespread praise, averaging 7.4 for a composed display that earned him several Man of the Match mentions.
In midfield, Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi both posted 6.9, maintaining Nigeria’s structure and rhythm, while Moses Simon impressed with his energy and work rate on the flanks. Troost-Ekong’s leadership and penalty goal earned him a strong 7.3 rating overall.
At the lower end, Tolu Arokodare (5.6) and Stanley Nwabali (5.8) were rated below par, with both players singled out for costly lapses and poor link up play.
Victor Osimhen 7.5 Tireless and influential; assisted the winning goal.
Akor Adams 7.5 Scored on debut; lively and composed.
Benjamin Fredrick 7.4 Brilliant defensive performance; calm and confident.
William Troost-Ekong 7.3 Captain’s display; scored from the spot, solid at the back.
Moses Simon 7.0 Energetic down the wing; supported both ends of play.
Wilfred Ndidi 6.9 Controlled midfield; solid defensive work.
Alex Iwobi 6.9 Creative spark; dictated tempo.
Calvin Bassey 6.8 Composed and reliable in defence.
Samuel Chukwueze 6.3 Injected pace and directness from the bench.
Bruno Onyemaechi 6.2 Steady but lacked attacking impact.
Ademola Lookman 6.0 Struggled to find rhythm in attack.
Stanley Nwabali 5.8 Costly fumble for Lesotho’s goal; mixed night.
Tolu Arokodare 5.6 Failed to link up effectively in attack.
