In a stunning display of skill and determination, Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals by defeating Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions 2-0 in a thrilling last-16 match on Saturday.
Ademola Lookman emerged as the hero, scoring a decisive brace that propelled Nigeria to victory. His 36th-minute goal at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium broke the deadlock, and he sealed the win with another goal in the dying moments of the match.
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Despite an early disallowed goal after a VAR check, Nigeria’s overall performance reflected a marked improvement from the group phase. Osimhen’s dynamic play and Lookman’s clinical finishing underscored the Super Eagles’ dominance over their long-standing rivals.
The quarterfinal clash awaits Nigeria, where they will face Angola in Abidjan next Friday. Angola secured their place by defeating Namibia 3-0 earlier on Saturday in the knockout round, setting the stage for an exciting encounter between the two African football powerhouses.
Nigeria’s journey to the last eight marks their 13th appearance in this stage over the past 14 Cup of Nations finals. As the tournament unfolds, fans eagerly anticipate more captivating matches, with Equatorial Guinea facing Guinea on Sunday, and Egypt taking on the Democratic Republic of Congo in a clash without the injured Mohamed Salah. Monday and Tuesday will witness additional last-16 games, including the highly anticipated encounter between hosts Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal.
