Nigeria secures quarter-final berth with convincing win over Cameroon

In a thrilling encounter at the Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria emerged victorious, securing their place in the quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over traditional rivals Cameroon.

Ademola Lookman stole the spotlight with a stellar performance, scoring both goals that propelled The Super Eagles to the next stage of the tournament.

The match began with intensity as Semi Ajayi's early effort was disallowed by VAR, deemed offside. However, it was Ademola Lookman who broke the deadlock in the 36th minute, capitalizing on a well-timed pass from Victor Osimhen. Lookman's shot managed to slip past goalkeeper Fabrice Ondoa, who got the nod over Manchester United's Andre Onana.

Throughout the game, Nigeria's offensive prowess, fuelled by the energetic Osimhen, kept the pressure on Cameroon. Lookman, in particular, showcased his skill with a free-kick that narrowly missed the target. Despite the positive momentum, a setback occurred for Nigeria when goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili suffered an injury in the 75th minute, having had no saves to make before his departure.

Vincent Aboubakar, the Golden Boot winner of the 2021 edition, made a late appearance for Cameroon, but he failed to make a significant impact. In the dying moments of the match, Lookman secured the victory with a well-placed finish from Calvin Bassey's cross during stoppage time.