The Super Eagles of Nigeria have progressed to the semi finals of the 2023 CAF Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) following a lone goal triumph over the Palancas Negras.
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| Forward, Ademola Lookman, celebrates goal for Nigeria with teammates during the AFCON 2023 quarter final match against Angola at Stade Felix Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Friday 2 February, 2024 |
Forward, Ademola Lookman, netted the only goal of the game in the 41st minute after beautifully converting Moses Simon’s cross, firing Nigeria into the last-four of the tournament.
Angola made a fine start into the encounter and were denied in the 4th minute when Stanley Nwabali kept out Mabululu’s close-range volley.
Victor Osimhen’s goal was cancelled by VAR, his header from Lookman’s free kick was disallowed for offside.
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| Goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, celebrating after Ademola Lookman scored for Nigeria in the AFCON 2023 quarter final match against Angola at Stade Felix Houphouët-Boigny, on Friday 2 February, 2024 |
The Super Eagles fought hard and defended against the charges of the Palancas Negras until the end and secured their spot in the semi finals.
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