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See what Nigerians are saying about Ademola Lookman after the Super Eagles knocked out Cameroon to reach AFCON 2023 quarterfinal
In the Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria defeated Cameroon 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals, where they will take on Angola.
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20:15 - 27.01.2024
AFCON 2023: Nigerians afraid as Angola blasts Namibia to set up Super Eagles quarterfinal clash
Nigerians are afraid as Angola thrashes Namibia to set up a Super Eagles quarterfinal clash at AFCON 2023.
In this last-16 match, the Nigerians had an early Semi Ajayi goal disallowed due to a VAR review.
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However, Victor Osimhen's relentless pressing and intimidation of the Cameroon defense resulted in Lookman scoring in the 36th minute.
The Indomitable Lions were then held at bay by a team that has proven impervious at this AFCON, and in front of 22,085 spectators at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Lookman ensured victory in the 90th minute.
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They will now play again at the same location on Friday of next week in a last-eight match against Angola, who overcame Namibia 3-0 earlier.
On Friday, Angola will play in the quarterfinals after Ademola Lookman scored twice in the 36th and 90th minutes to knockout the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.
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Nigerians react to Ademola Lookman after Super Eagles' victory against Cameroon
Following the Super Eagles victory against Cameroon, Nigerians took to social media to give their thoughts.
Several Super Eagles players were trending but one that stood out is forward Ademola Lookman.
The Atalanta forward put in a performance for the ages after some heavy criticism he suffered in the group stages.
Ademola Lookman impressed Nigerians
Lookman created the goal Osimhen scored as the Super Eagles of Nigeria played out a 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea in their group opener.
Since then, he has suffered criticism, with some Nigerians questioning his commitment to the national team because he was born abroad.
He responded with two goals to send Nigeria to the quarterfinals, which has changed his perception among football-loving Nigerians.
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