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Lookman’s goal propels the Super Eagles into the AFCON semi-finals.
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria soared into the AFCON semi-finals, securing a victory over Angola with a solitary goal netted by Ademola Lookman.
Lookman opened the scoring for the Super Eagles in the 41st minute of the game.
Moses Simon provided Lookman with a nice pass inside the box. It allowed him to finish with a precise effort under the bar.
Earlier, Mabululu won himself just enough space to meet the corner and shot. The goalkeeper made a comfortable save as the ball went into the middle of a goal for corner kick.
In the the 59th minute, a great pass put Zini clear inside the box, he sidestepped the keeper but inexplicably hit his shot against the right post.
In the 89th minute, Zito Luvumbo found himself in a promising position. He ran towards the goal and unleashed a shot from just outside the penalty area which went towards the middle of the goal, but the goalkeeper was ready and made a decent save.
