His poise in a derby encounter has many speculating if Nigeria would have advanced farther in the AFCON competition if he had played against Tunisia.
Last night, he only made two saves, both of which were important saves that would have given Ghana the lead. Nigeria was able to hold off a draw at Baba Yara Stadium thanks to him.
Daniel Amartey is number two on the list.
Amartey seemed unfazed by the prospect of facing Victor Osimhen. He has Premier League experience and has performed admirably against some of the best strikers in the world.He won five ground duels and made five clearances. His foresightful long balls aided the Black Stars in broadening the field of play.
Balogun, Leon
Last night's Super Eagles draw appeared to be a win because to the man behind it. The Super Eagles put in a dismal performance, failing to live up to the expectations placed on them by the media.
Leon, on the other hand, used his on-field demeanor to stifle Ghana's assaults. In the game, he made six clearances, one body block, two important interceptions, and five long balls. From him, there is a formidable organizational structure.
Dennis Odoi is number four.
It's worth noting that a rookie player is dominating in one of Africa's biggest games. With his past night's performance, Odoi made Simon Moses look so normal.He had one interception and one clearance. Three tackles were successful, and three great chances were produced in the game. In addition, he won six ground duels. At Baba Yara Stadium, his experience as a 33-year-old player presented itself.
Ola Aina is number five.
Nigeria might not have made it through yesterday's game if it hadn't been for Ola Aina and Leon Balogun. Ola Aina played a crucial role in intercepting the Black Stars' deft passes.He was victorious in seven ground duels and made three key tackles. The game's flow didn't help his attacking influence, so he had to stay anchored at the back to keep the Black Stars from having a home advantage.
Thomas Partey, No. 6
Thomas Partey will undoubtedly profit from a Super Eagles midfield without Ndidi. Innocent Bonke and Joe Aribo, the midfield duo of Innocent Bonke and Joe Aribo, were subjected to his oppression.
Two vital passes were made, and four long balls were sent in. He won seven ground duels and four aerial duels. Two shots were blocked within the box. Partey's dangerous play was thwarted when Etebo entered the game.
Ghailene Chaalali is number seven.
At Mali's home ground, the Tunisian midfielder exacted revenge on the Carthage Eagles. He won five ground duels and cleared four obstacles.
Idrissa Gueye is number eight on the list.
Egypt came into the game with the intention of defending the entire game. Gana, who played in the middle of the park, was a step ahead of the Egyptian midfielders in every area of the game.
I'm disappointed that Senegal lost the game despite Gueye's outstanding play in the midfield. He had 72 touches, 1 vital pass, and 5 long balls, all of which he hit perfectly. In yesterday's game, he won 8 ground duels and made two vital interceptions, which was a nightmare for Mohamed Salah.
Youssef Belaili, No. 9
You'd think Riyad Mahrez would be the most dangerous player on the Algerian team. Youssef Belaili stepped up to the plate in Douala to wreak havoc on the Indomitable Lions.
He had two successful dribbles out of five attempted dribbles and one assist. With his long ball passing, he created two great chances and spread the play.
Naim Sliti is number ten.
Tunisia is regarded for being a defense force against large African nations. They work together to stop the opposition's greatest players.Nam Sliti was evident on both the offensive and defensive sides of the field. He set up three good opportunities and won seven ground battles. Working as a winger while also assisting the defense is a difficult assignment.
11. Slimani, Islam
He made up for his lackluster performance at AFCON2021. At Douala, he scored the decisive goal that sealed the first-leg victory.He didn't need many more touches on the ball to score that one-nil goal for Algeria.
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