Ademola Lookman’s goal was enough for Nigeria as the Super Eagles defeated Angola 1-0 to advance to the AFCON semifinals.
The Atalanta Forward scored in the 41st minute as he shot the ball past Angola’s goalkeeper, thanks to a Moses Simon assist. CAF African Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen scored a second goal to extend the lead but was canceled due to offside. The Palancas Negras of Angola tried to level the score but were denied on several occasions by the Nigerian Goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali who passed a late fitness test after picking up an injury against Cameroon in the Round of 16.
Nigeria have now qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals for the 16th time in 20 tournament appearances where they will face the winner between South Africa versus Cape Verde on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be hoping to win the tournament for a record 4th time after winning it back in 2013 under the Late Coach Stephen Keshi.
