Watch As Lookman Goal Puts Nigeria in Front Against Angola
Ademola Lookman has once again showcased his scoring prowess, netting Nigeria’s sole goal as the Super Eagles lead 1-0 against Palancas Negras of Angola at halftime during the ongoing AFCON in Ivory Coast.
The highly-anticipated quarterfinal clash between Nigeria and Angola has lived up to expectations, with the Super Eagles clearly asserting their dominance in the first half. Lookman, who had previously scored both goals in Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the round of 16 clash, added another to his campaign with a stellar finish.
Simon Moses played a crucial role in setting up the goal by skillfully navigating down the left flank. The Angolan defenders, anticipating a pass to Victor Osimhen, went in for the man-marking, but Moses executed a perfect cutback to Lookman, who expertly roofed the ball, giving Nigeria the lead just minutes before the end of the first half.
Watch the impressive goal here:
Furthermore, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who had to exit the Nigeria-Cameroon game due to injury, made a successful return to play in this crucial quarterfinal.
With 45 minutes left in the second half, the stage is set for an intense battle to determine which team will secure a spot in the semifinals. Stay tuned for more updates as the drama unfolds in this thrilling AFCON matchup.
