Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Ifeanyi Ibeh
Published on 2024-01-27 22:12:55
Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire with a 2-0 victory over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. Ademola Lookman was the hero of the night, scoring two goals to lead his team to victory.
The game, which took place at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, was a crucial one for both teams. Nigeria, looking to avenge previous losses to Cameroon in the AFCON, started the game strongly and maintained an unbeaten run against their rivals. Although Cameroon thought they had taken an early lead through Semi Ajayi, a VAR review ruled the goal offside.
The Super Eagles continued to press forward, and their efforts paid off when Oumar Gonzalez’s mistake allowed Victor Osimhen to set up Lookman for the opening goal. Nigeria dominated the game, with Cameroon failing to register a single shot on target.
In the second half, Nigeria remained on the offensive, with Lookman coming close to scoring his second goal from a free-kick. The Super Eagles’ persistence paid off in injury time when Lookman capitalized on a cross from Calvin Bassey to secure his brace and seal the victory for Nigeria.
With the win, Nigeria secured a spot in the quarter-finals, where they will face Angola. The team’s performance against Cameroon has raised hopes for a successful run in the tournament. The victory was a testament to the Super Eagles’ determination and skill, and they will be looking to carry this momentum into the next stage of the competition.
