Nigeria nipped on Ademola Lookman's double to beat Cameroon by 2-0 at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny to advance in the last eight of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Super Eagles started well and found the back of the net on the ninth minute through Sami Ajayi who pounced on a poor defending to struck into the net.
The Indomitable Lions settled down and made some attempts on goal with Toko Ekambi and Franck Magri onto it but couldn't make it count.
Nigeria finally snatched the lead on the 36th minute through Ademola Lookman who pounced on a huge clanger from goalkeeper Fabrice Ondoa after Osimhen had done a great work to disposes Oumar Gonzalez.
Quick response from Cameroon after Franck Magri held play very well and went in for a power but was blocked by Troost Ekong.
Back from recess, the two sides returned on a blistering note and took the game at each other resulting into an even exchanges.
Nine minutes into the second half, Nigeria were given a free kick at a very good position. Ademola Lookman went for it but was wide for a goalkick.
The game later became really physical with both teams going strongly into each other which resulted into some injuries and wasted time.
The Greens with a glorious opportunity to double the lead after Ola Aina was spotted at far post but his effort was blocked hugely by Tolo Nouhou.
In the dying embers of the game, Ademola Lookman connected at a close range from Calvin Basset's cross to double their lead. Just what they have been hunting for.
It ended 2-0 for Nigeria after full time. They will now face the Palancas Negras of Angola in the quarter final on Friday, February 2, 2024.
