In Summary
- Nigeria booked a place in the quarter-finals after their spectacular win
- Ademola Lookman scored both goals to seal a deserving victory for the Super Eagles
In a thrilling encounter at the AFCON 2023 round of 16, the super eagles of Nigeria secured a 2-0 victory over the indomitable lions of Cameroon hence earning themselves a well-deserved spot in the quarter finals.
Super Eagle’s captain Ahmed Musa in an interview with Sport brief opened up on the changes that contributed to Nigeria’s success.
The Secret
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“What really changed was our concentration, and we believed in our own selves,” He said.
Ademola Lookwarm’s stellar performance on the pitch sealed the deal for Nigeria, showcasing the team’s attacking prowess.
“Like I said earlier, I told you guys we only talk on the pitch, and we will keep on doing that by the grace of God,”
The Super Eagles are now set to face the Palancas Negras of Angola in the quarterfinals, a match that promises to be another exciting chapter in their AFCON 2023 campaign.
The Super Eagles will meet Angola, who impressed in a 3-0 win over Namibia earlier, in the last eight on Friday, also in the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium.
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Cameroon Coach Explains
meanwhile, Cameroon coach Rigobert Song attributed their failure to lack of experience saying this cost his side.
“I have a young team and players who are learning at this level,” he said.
“They will learn and improve from their mistakes. In two or three years from now it will be the same players but a different team.
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