Super Eagles of Nigeria secure quarterfinal spot after defeating Cameroon 2-0 in AFCON
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a convincing 2-0 victory over Cameroon. The Eagles claimed their triumph with two goals from Ademola Lookman during their round of 16 clash against the Indomitable Lions on a late Saturday night.
Super Eagles Triumph in AFCON Round of 16 Clash
In a thrilling encounter on Saturday night, the Super Eagles of Nigeria emerged victorious with a 2-0 win against Cameroon, securing their place in the quarterfinals of the AFCON tournament.
Dominant Display by Ademola Lookman
Ademola Lookman, making his debut for Nigeria at AFCON, played a pivotal role in the triumph. The breakthrough came nine minutes before halftime when Lookman capitalized on a mistake by Oumar Gonzalez, set up by Victor Osimhen. Lookman confidently fired past goalkeeper Fabrice Ondoa, who was chosen over Andre Onana.
The momentum continued for Nigeria as Ademola Lookman, in the 90th minute, sealed the victory with a well-executed volley from Calvin Bassey's cut-back. The Atalanta forward's contribution ignited jubilant celebrations among the three-time champions.
Next Challenge: Facing Angola in Quarterfinals
Having secured their quarterfinal spot, Nigeria is set to face Angola, who emerged victorious against Namibia earlier in the day. The Super Eagles are now positioned to advance further in the AFCON tournament, building on their impressive performance against Cameroon.
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