In the much-anticipated showdown, the Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a slim 1-0 victory over Angola, sparking excitement among fans and triggering post-match analyses.
The Eagles triumph propelled them into the semi-finals of the 2023 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup in Cote d’Ivoire on Friday.
KEY HIGHLIGHT OF THE MATCH
🥅 The winning goal was scored by Ademola Lookman
🟨 Calvin Bassey received the first yellow card following a clash with Angola’s Gilberto.
🟨🟨🟨🟨 The match saw a total of four yellow cards, with the Palancas Negras receiving three and the Super Eagles, one card.
⚽ A goal by Osimhen was deemed offside after a VAR check of the striker’s stud header.
🏆 The Super Eagles is the first team to qualify for the Semi-finals of the 2023 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup.
NIGERIA XI: Stanley Nwabali, Troost Ekong (captain), Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon and Victor Osimhen.
ANGOLA XI: Antonio Signori, Jonathan Buatu, Kialonda Gaspar, A. To Carneiro, Eddie Afonso, Fredy, Estrela, Show, Gilberto, Gelson Dala, A. Mabulul.