Afcon 2023: Nigeria 1-0 Angola – Lookman fires Super Eagles into last four
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Nigeria won the most recent of their three continental titles in 2013, and are the highest-ranked side remaining at the finals in Ivory Coast
A first-half goal from Ademola Lookman was enough to see Nigeria overcome Angola and reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The former England Under-21 winger emphatically converted a cut-back from Moses Simon four minutes before the break in Abidjan.
The 1-0 scoreline flattered Angola, who were second best for long periods of the game, and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen had a 75th-minute header ruled out for offside by the video assistant referee.
Angola’s best chance fell to Zine, who rolled the ball against the base of the post when clean through on goal just before the hour mark.
Nigeria will now face the winner of Saturday’s quarter-final between Cape Verde and South Africa (20:00 GMT) in the last four next Wednesday.
More to follow.
Line-upsNigeria
Formation 3-4-2-1
23Nwabali
6Ajayi5Troost-Ekong21Bassey
2Aina8Onyeka17Iwobi3Sanusi
15Simon18Lookman
9Osimhen
Substitutes
Angola
Formation 4-3-3
1Signori Dominique
21Melo Afonso6Gaspar3Buatu Mananga13de Jesus Corte Real Carneiro
16Kulembe Gomes Ribeiro23da Silva Cafumana20Tualungo Paulo Lameiras
7Vieira19Paciência10Muondo Dala
Substitutes
Live Text
Match ends, Nigeria 1, Angola 0.
Second Half ends, Nigeria 1, Angola 0.
Attempt missed. Jonathan Buatu (Angola) header from the centre of the box is too high following a corner.
Corner, Angola. Conceded by Calvin Bassey.
Jérémie Bela (Angola) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Paul Onuachu (Nigeria).
Paul Onuachu (Nigeria) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution, Nigeria. Kenneth Omeruo replaces Ademola Lookman.
Substitution, Nigeria. Paul Onuachu replaces Victor Osimhen because of an injury.
Bruno Paz (Angola) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Alhassan Yusuf (Nigeria).
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Victor Osimhen (Nigeria).
Zito Luvumbo (Angola) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Zaidu Sanusi (Nigeria).
Attempt saved. Zito Luvumbo (Angola) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Bruno Paz.
Offside, Angola. Mabululu is caught offside.
Substitution, Nigeria. Joe Aribo replaces Frank Onyeka.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.