Nigeria’s Super Eagles reached the final of this year’s Africa Cup of Nations after beating South Africa on penalty shootout.

Here is how Completesports.com rated the performance of the Super Eagles players.

Stanley Nwabali

Despite South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams tipped to give his side victory in the penalty shootout, it was Nwabali who emerged the hero for Nigeria as he saved two spot kicks.

Made some important saves when South Africa dominated in the first half- 9

William Troost-Ekong

Put the Eagles ahead from the spot kick and also converted his effort during the penalty shootout to put his side in a comfortable position.

Brought his wealth of experience as he marshaled the backline perfectly – 8

Semi Ajayi

Came to the rescue of the Eagles as he shielded a South African player out of the 18-yard box.

His overall performance against South Africa was spot on

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