Nigeria winger Moses Simon says he sacrificed being the hero when setting up teammate Ademola Lookman to score the goal that sent The Super Eagles to the AFCON semifinals.
Nigeria secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Angola, securing their place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals courtesy of a first-half goal by Ademola Lookman.
Angola coach Pedro Goncalves highlighted a few of Nigeria’s strengths ahead of the two sides facing off in the quarterfinals of the AFCON tomorrow.
Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro has concluded the AFCON is anybody’s tournament to win when asked for his opinion of Angola ahead of their quarterfinals tie on Saturday in Abidjan.
Angola booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a 3-0 win over Namibia, in a game which saw both sides reduced to 10 men.
Gelson Dala's stellar performance propelled Angola to a gripping 3-2 win against Mauritania in the Africa Cup of Nations.