Audio By Carbonatix
Nigeria sealed a place in the last eight of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations following their win over Cameroon on Saturday night.
The Super Eagles claimed a 2-0 win over the Indomitable Lions to ensure an easy passage into the next round of the competition.
Ademola Lookman scored in both halves for Jose Peseiro's men as they advanced at the expense of the five-time AFCON champions.
Semi Ajayi opened the scoring for Nigeria after nine minutes but the defender's goal was chopped off the Video Assistant Referee spotted an offside.
But there was no denying Nigeria 10 minutes away from the end of the first half as Victor Osimhen's brilliant play set up Lookman to break the deadlock.
Nigeria continued their dominance after the break and pressed for the second goal which eventually came in the 90th minute as Calvin Bassey turned the provider this time for Lookman.
With the 2-0 win, Nigeria go through to the quarterfinal of the competition where they face Angola, who were 3-0 winners over Namibia earlier in the day.
Latest Stories
-
Fisheries Commission inaugurates national-level fisheries co-management committees with support from GFRA
17 minutes -
Rafatu Inusah appointed Chef de Mission for 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games
18 minutes -
Production, market risks and poor records constrain agricultural lending – GIRSAL
23 minutes -
Photos: Gender Ministry presents 2027–2030 priorities at budget technical hearing
33 minutes -
Photos: Mahama engages global leaders in Presidential Roundtable in New York
34 minutes -
Ecobank deepens support for agriculture with dedicated expertise and training – Charlotte Amanquah
38 minutes -
High collateral, documentation requirements limiting farmers’ access to finance – PFA
50 minutes -
NPP will be out of opposition in just two years – Afoko vows
58 minutes -
5-month-old baby stolen at Asafo Market, police launch manhunt for female suspect
1 hour -
Forklift kills roadside pawpaw seller at Asokwa Brewery
1 hour -
When market traders want to lose weight: What are they doing and who are they listening to?
2 hours -
‘I made the decision for him’ – Adebayor on Senaya representing Ghana
2 hours -
Livestream: Ecobank-Joynews financial dialogue series
2 hours -
AFCON 2027Q: Ghana faces ‘difficult’ Ivory Coast clash without Kudus – Adebayor
3 hours -
Daily Insight for CEOs: Understanding the Competitive Landscape
3 hours