The Super Eagles of Nigeria qualified for semi-final after defeating the Sable Antelopes of Angola 1-0 in first quarter-final at 2023 in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) ensemble at Abidjan in Ivory Coast.
Ademola Lookman scoring his third goal of the knockout stage courtesy of Moses Simon’s perceptive pass during a rare instance of Angola’s defence converted a cut-back from Moses Simon to fire Super Eagles ahead before the first half.
Substitute Zine hit the post for Angola just before the hour mark.
Victor Osimhen scored the second Nigeria’s goal but was ruled out for offside.
The West Africans are three-time winners and the highest-ranked side left in the tournament.
It is his third strike at the tournament, having netted a brace against Cameroon in the Round of 16.
Jose Peseiro’s men have now qualified for the semi-final, where they will face the winner of the last-eight fixture between South Africa and Cape Verde.
