Uganda 2-1 Nigeria Player Ratings: Usama Arafat class, Oyirwoth and Irinimbabazi too good

(LEFT TO RIGHT): Rogers Torach, Ivan Irinimbabazi and Usama Arafat celebrate the second goal over Nigeria|BATA IMAGES

ALL AFRICA GAMES Uganda 2-1 Nigeria Player Ratings: Usama Arafat class, Oyirwoth and Irinimbabazi too good

Allan Damba • 11:00 - 08.03.2024

But, how did the Ugandan players rate on the triumphant evening.

Uganda Hippos (U20) put up a show of grit and grind as they toppled continental giants Nigeria in a 2-1 All Africa Games bout at the University of Ghana Stadium, Accra on Thursday.

Usama Arafat Kizza and Ivan Irinimbabazi netted Uganda's goals, while Sadiq Isyaka came through with Nigeria's consolation.

But, how did the Ugandan players rate on the triumphant evening.

Abdu Magada (GK) - 05

Too casual with his passing and sloppy with the crosses on a night when he didn't have a lot to deal with from the Nigerian offence.

Haruna Lukwago - 06

Steady and strong in defence. Fluffed a brilliant chance in the second half.

Ibrahim Juma - 06

Better offensively than in defence. Assisted superbly for Usama Arafat on an otherwise decent evening.

Uganda Hippos celebrate the first goal over Nigeria|FUFA IMAGE

Rogers Torach (C) - 06

Could have done better as Nigeria won the corner which produced their consolation. A commanding second half.

Ronald Madoi - 06

Great on the ball and dealt with the troubles that came his way. Withdrawn after 70 minutes through a hamstring injury.

Ivan Irinimbabazi - 08

A superb display from the middle of the park. Calm on the ball,  yet stout in the tackles. Brilliantly struck goal for the winner.

Allan Oyirwoth - 08

The engine and playmaker on the night. Didn't score or assist, but was involved in almost everything in the attack. A fine evening from the UK- based youngster.

The Uganda Hippos team that toppled Nigeria|FUFA IMAGE

Jonah Patrick Kakande - 07

Brave and not afraid to beat his man with his quick feet and energy. Played well but can do more.

Abbas Kyeyune - 07

What a talent! A constant threat to the Flying Eagles. Offered energy and quality. Unlucky not to have a direct goal involvement.

Usama Arafat Kizza - 09

A goal and an assist to cap off a classy display from the KCCA FC attacker. Usama was a constant threat to Nigeria all evening. Man of the Match.

Usama Arafat Kizza in action over Nigeria|FUFA IMAGE

Bruno Bunyaga - 5.5

Starved off chances in the first half. Headed inches wide from Usama Arafat's cross. Provided decent energy all evening.

Substitutions

Cyrus Kibande - 06

Came on for the injured Madoi with 20 minutes to play, and he didn't put a foot wrong.

Hakim Mutebi - 05

Came on later and provided more energy to the team.

Alpha Thierry Ssali - N/A

Late cameo