Ademola Lookman’s heroics send Nigeria soaring into AFCON 2023 semi-finals

Ademola Olajide Lookman of Nigeria scores what wold end up being the match-winning goal during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal match between Nigeria and Angola at Stade Felix Houphouet Boigny on February 2, 2024 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Photo: AFP

Ademola Lookman’s first half strike booked Nigeria’s place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals with a 1-0 win over Angola. The win continues the Super Eagles’ excellent AFCON quarter-final record, having lost only one of their previous 11 last-eight ties in the competition.

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