Super Eagles of Nigeria proved superior once more as they secured a semifinal spot against Angola on Friday evening, courtesy of Ademola Lookman’s goal.
Nigeria dominated the first half, mounting pressure on the Angola defence, heading on target once and twice off target.
Lookman Can’t Stop Soring
Jerrymusa.com reports that Nigeria kept sweeping in the half against Angola, looking for a chance, but were denied by the Angola defence until the 40th minute, when Ademola Lookman opened the score for Nigeria with a superb strike off a Moses Simon pass.
Angola dominated the best part of the second half and got few chances, but the Nigerian defence was too strong for the Black Antelope.
Nigeria caught a quick break and launched a counterattack on the Angola defence, sending a beautiful cross to Osimhen, who scored with a beautiful header, but the goal was disallowed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).
Nigeria will now go into the semi-final with a high spirit, hoping to conquer and become African champions once more.