2023 AFCON: Ademola Lookman Helps Super Eagles Of Nigeria Knockout Angola

Moses Simon Backs Osimhen To Shine In Nigeria Vs Cameroon 2023 AFCON Clash

Nigeria's winger, Moses Simon, has emphasized that Victor Osimhen shouldn't bear sole responsibility for the Super Eagles' struggles in converting scoring openings. As one of the platoon's captains, Simon expressed confidence that Osimhen, the 25- time-old Napoli striker, will find the net against Cameroon in the 2023 AFCON round of 16 match listed for latterly tonight at 9pm. Despite Osimhen's elevation as the reigning African footballer of the time and a largely regarded striker encyclopedically, he has only scored one thing in three matches during the 2023 AFCON. specially, Osimhen played a part in another thing by winning a penalty that redounded in William Troost- Ekong's decisive spot- kick in

Nigeria's 1- 0 palm over Ivory Coast in the platoon's alternate group stage institution. Throughout the event, Osimhen has made 13 shot attempts and created four scoring openings. still, he has squandered several chances to score, falling short of the high prospects girding him. nonetheless, Simon contended that Osimhen, who outgunned the goalscoring maps with 10 pretensions in the AFCON qualifiers, will be necessary in the Super Eagles' progression in the competition. Looking ahead to the Nigeria vs Cameroon hassle, Moses Simon stated," We performed admirably in the original match, but our finishing let us down. In the third game, we failed to subsidize on our openings.

I prompt against singling out any player for blame because we've Osimhen, who's regarded as one of the stylish strikers encyclopedically. He's under immense pressure, yet palm or master hinges on the collaborative platoon trouble. Our focus is on securing a palm against Cameroon, indeed if it's by the narrowest periphery. Our end isn't to score multitudinous pretensions but to secure palm, and with godly backing, we will find the net to achieve success."

2023 AFCON: Ademola Lookman Helps Super Eagles Of Nigeria Knockout Angola

Ademola Lookman, the Atalanta forward, played a crucial role in helping the Super Eagles of Nigeria defeat Angola in the quarter-finals of the 2023 AFCON. Lookman emerged as a standout player for the Nigerian team in the tournament, scoring two goals against Cameroon in the round of 16 before finding the net again in the match against Angola.

Throughout the quarter-final game, Nigeria showed promise in their attacking play but struggled to convert their chances in the penalty box. Despite this, they managed to break the deadlock with a well-executed counter-attack. Moses Simon passed to Lookman, who calmly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper in the 41st minute. Lookman's goal against Angola marked his third goal of the tournament, placing him among the few Nigerians to achieve this feat in the AFCON knockout stages. Despite continued efforts in the second half, the Super Eagles were unable to extend their lead, with a goal from Victor Osimhen being disallowed for offside. Angola had a chance to equalize late in the game but hit the crossbar, allowing Nigeria to hold on for a 1-0 victory and secure a spot in the semi-finals.

2023 AFCON: DR Congo Join Super Eagles In Semi-Finals After Knocking Out Guinea

After an exciting four-goal match, DR Congo secured their spot in the 2023 AFCON semi-finals as the second team to advance, following Nigeria's Super Eagles. The Nigerian team triumphed over Angola earlier in the day with a single goal, securing their own place in the semi-finals where they will face the winner between South Africa and Cape Verde. DR Congo faced a tough challenge against Guinea, who took the lead with a penalty kick by Mohamed Bayo in the 20th minute. However, Chancel Mbemba Mangulu equalized in the 27th minute, leading to a 1-1 draw at halftime. In the second half, DR Congo broke the deadlock with a penalty kick converted by Yoane Wissa in the 65th minute. Despite Guinea's efforts to stage a comeback, DR Congo extended their lead with a goal by Arthur Masuaku in the 82nd minute.