The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 2-0 to reach the Quarter finals of the ongoing AFCON.
Ademola Lookman scored a brace to secure the win for Nigeria in a hard-fought game.
His first came in the 36 minute making the West African giants go into the break stronger.
The Super Eagles came surging forward in the second half and gave no breathing space to the Lions of Cameroon before finally getting the winning goal in the 90th minute to seal victory.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will now face Angola in the upcoming round of the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.
Nigeria will play the Giant Sable Antelope in the AFCON 2023 Quarter Finals by 6pm, at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, on Friday, February 2, 2024.
Moreover, the Super Eagles remain unbeaten in the tournament.
According to CAF Online, Angolan forward, Jacinto Dala says they deserve to qualify for the quarterfinals of the tournament.
The team defeated Namibia on Friday 3-0, with Jacinto Dala involved in all three goals.
Worthy of note, Angola have reached the last eight of the tournament for the first time since their run to the semi-finals in 2008.
“We had a good performance today. The team deserved this qualification, and I’m very happy we made it happen.
“I will say the commitment and the involvement of all the players helped me win this man of the match,” he said.
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