Algeria 2-1 Nigeria Player Ratings: Moffi shines as Eagles lose fourth game in a row to Algeria

The Super Eagles debuted the new 'Adire' kit and lost 2-1 to Algeria's Desert Foxes.

The game was a close affair, not helped by the one-sided nature of the central referee, although it made the game a complete lesson for coach Jose Peseiro as he prepares to build a formidable squad of the Eagles for the 2023 Nations Cup tournament.< /p>

While the referee was not the best, the Eagles also had shortcomings in their technical output, a point Peseiro alluded to in a post-match interview.

For the first time, Calvin Bassey (22) and Kevin Akpoguma (27) started together as a central defensive duo. Also, two left-footed strikers - Kelechi Iheanacho and Terem Moffi started together as an attacking pair.

Here are the player ratings against Algeria on September 27 at the Olympic Stadium in Oran.

Last name Age Minutes Evaluation The description Francois Uzoho 23 90 5.5/10 Uzoho should have stopped Youcef Atal's shot, although he should have expected his defenders to block it. He still had time to adapt to the flight and make a stop. The Peseiro Eagles are undoubtedly looking for a goalkeeper who exudes confidence and can help the team improve. Ola Aina 25 90 6/10 Aina was as usual, comfortable with the ball and in defensive duels. He didn't advance as often as he would have liked because Algeria had more than 60% possession. Kevin Akpoguma 27 90 5/10 Maybe he was nervous on Tuesday, but Akpoguma didn't look like an elite defender against Algeria. Although neither goal was the result of his mistakes, the Algerians took advantage of his lack of composure and lax positioning. Calvin Bassey 22 90 6.5/10 His positional sense and flexibility were evident throughout the game, indicating that his transfer to Ajax is already paying off. He was comfortable in one-on-one situations and excelled at playing the ball out of defence. A staple for the Eagles for many years. Zaidu Sanusi 25 90 2022-10-06 00:00:00 If he can improve on his last ball, Sanusi has the potential to become a thoroughbred left-back. His finishing touch has let him and his team down at least three times. The Porto defender wasn't intimidated by Riyad Mahrez and was defensively solid throughout the game. Frank Onyeka 24 90 6/10 He did a good job of containing the Algerian midfielders, and his only mistake was going all out to give the referee an excuse to award a penalty. He was disciplined and direct in his defensive work and in the distribution of the ball. Alex Iwobi 26 90 6/10 Iwobi's approach was a bit hesitant, but that could be because he played a more defensive role in the 4-4-2 formation. The Everton midfielder tried to be attacking at all times and always looked for a forward pass. Moses Simon 27 90 6/10 Simon captained the team for the second time and was in action throughout the game. Ademola Lookman 24 83...