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UPDATED: Nigeria soar into AFCON semi-finals, beat Angola 1-0<\/p>\n

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Lookman Goalscorer Lookman and Osihmen celebrates during the q’finals game against\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By<\/p>\n

Tosin Oyediran<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Angola to advance into the semi-finals game of the ongoing 2023 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup in Cote d\u2019Ivoire on Friday.<\/p>\n

A lone goal from Ademola Lookman in the 41st minute gave Nigeria the lead and victory.<\/p>\n

In a highly contested match at the 33,000-capacity Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Nigeria emerge victorious, securing a coveted spot in the AFCON semi-finals.<\/p>\n

The keenly fought battle showcased the resilience and prowess of the Nigerian team, solidifying their journey towards AFCON glory.<\/p>\n

Four yellow cards were in between the team, with the Palancas Negras getting three and Nigeria, one<\/p>\n

The Senegalese referee, Issa Sy overruled a 75th minute header from Napoli striker, Victor Osihmen.<\/p>\n

Osimhen who had one goal so far at the tournament score his second and as well double Nigeria\u2019s lead.<\/p>\n

The goal was however ruled as an offside after a check by the Video Assistant Referee.<\/p>\n

The Nigerian team held on to the lead though there were missed chances from both sides.<\/p>\n

Angola had a ball ricocheted off the post after a blunder from Alex Iwobi.<\/p>\n

There were 15 total shots in the game that had the Palancas Negras edged the Super Eagles on a 52 per cent to 48.<\/p>\n

Also, they had a better shots on target, having four while the Nigerian team had three.<\/p>\n

Eight of the shots were off target with both sides having four each.<\/p>\n

The Palancas Negras were three corner kicks better, playing seven, while the Super Eagles played four.<\/p>\n

Osimhen had to be substituted later on after several fouls on the 2023 CAF men\u2019s player award winner.<\/p>\n

The Angolans fouled 18 times in the game and the Nigerian team, 10.<\/p>\n

Nigeria will, on February 7, 2024, be at the 40,000-capacity Peace Stadium in Bouake to face the winner of Cape Verde vs. South Africa, to be played on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The AFCON tournament runs from January 13 until February 11.<\/p>\n

Punch<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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