Ademola Lookman scored the only goal in the first half as Nigeria defeated Angola 1-0 in their quater-fian AFCON encounter in Abidjan on Friday.
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Daily trust reported that, the winger was the difference as the Super Eagles made the last four in a match between the highest and lowest ranked nations left in Ivory Coast,
Nigerian custodian Stanley Nwabali had to make a save in the fourth minute of the team’s inaugural AFCON match to prevent a goal by Mabululu.
Osimhen would have the next opportunity, heading into a comfortable save.
On minute forty-one, Simon was sent into space by Sanusi, and the winger placed the ball on the plate for Lookman to shoot high into the net.
The Super Eagles had the better of possession and made it count.
After Nigeria survived the scare, Angola got their first serious opportunity of the second half when Zine was passed through on goal but curled onto the base of the post.
After Osimhen thought he had doubled the advantage with a header that the custodian parried into his net, VAR cut short the raucous celebrations.
Despite the protests of both teams, Nigeria managed to secure a well-earned victory.
The Super Eagles’ fourth straight victory without giving up a goal sets an AFCON record for Nigeria.
On February 7, Nigeria will play the victor of the quarterfinal match between Cape Verde and South Africa.