Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a 1-0 defeat to the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in their quarter-final clash at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night.
Following the disappointing result, Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU assesses the performances of the Super Falcons players in the encounter.
Chiamaka Nnadozie 5/10
She did not cover herself in glory with her role in Cameroon’s goal, capping what has been a disappointing tournament for the Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper.
Shukurat Oladipo 6/10
The AS Roma defender pushed hard to help her side find a way back into the game, but her efforts ultimately proved insufficient as she ended up on the losing side.
Osinachi Ohale 6/10
Ohale put in a solid defensive display, making a number of crucial interventions to halt the Cameroonians whenever they threatened to break forward.
Oluwatosin Demehin 5/10
Alongside Ohale, she played a key role in keeping the Cameroon forwards at bay, making several important interventions to nullify their attacking threat.
Michelle Alozie 7/10
The full-back was one of the Super Falcons’ standout performers, delivering an impressive display on the day.
Deborah Abiodun 7/10
She worked tirelessly throughout the contest, but her efforts were ultimately not enough to prevent her side from suffering defeat.
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Christy Ucheibe 6/10
Ucheibe was not her best in the game. She was replaced by Toni Payne in the 62nd minute.
Jennifer Echegini 6/10
The midfielder was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet despite a lively display. She was replaced by Asisat Oshoala late in the game.
Rasheedat Ajibade 6/10
Ajibade delivered a strong performance in the first half but struggled to maintain the same level of influence after the break.
Rinsola Babajide 3/10
The AS Roma winger had a disappointing outing, and was replaced by Uchenna Kanu in the 38th minute.
Gift Monday 4/10
The striker endured a disappointing outing and was replaced by Esther Okoronkwo two minutes after the hour mark.
Substitutes
Uchenna Kanu 6/10
Kanu was unlucky not to get a goal in the game. A spirited display from the striker.
Esther Okoronkwo 3/10
She came on for the ineffective Gift Monday but squandered a glorious opportunity to draw Nigeria level late in the game.
Toni Payne 3/10
The Inter Milan star struggled to make an impact following her introduction and contributed little to the team’s attacking play.
Asisat Oshoala
Not Rated
