The Super Eagles of Nigeria clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory against resilient Palanca Negras of Angola, securing their place in the semifinals of the 2023 African Cup of Nations.
Ademola Lookman, the hero from the round of 16 win over Cameroon, once again proved pivotal with a solitary strike.
The decisive moment came just before halftime when Lookman expertly slotted home a low cross from the impressive Simon Moses.
Despite Victor Osimhen finding the net for what could have been Nigeria’s second goal in the second half, the joy was short-lived as the striker was deemed offside before heading the ball.
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali played a crucial role in the latter stages of the game, making key saves to preserve Nigeria’s slim advantage.
The Super Eagles will now await the outcome of the Cape Verde versus South Africa match to determine their opponent in the upcoming semifinal showdown.
