The Super Eagles of Nigeria today 2nd February, 2024 faced the Palancas Negras of Angola in the AFCON 2023 quarter finals. Both teams played a 4-3-3 formation with almost exactly same lineup of players. The first half had Angola attack on the 4th minute into the game but Nigerian Goalie Stanley Nwabali came to the rescue. Both teams played well with a great team work and tactical ability. However, at the 41st minute, the deadlock was broken by Nigerian talisman Ademola Lookman who netted in with his left foot a cross from Moses Simon. Nigeria had 4 shots on target with more possession while Angola had 3 shots on target.

The second half started with a fast attack from Nigeria with Alex Iwobi striking with his left foot but the shot got deflected by an Angolan defender. Angola hits the woodwork and missed a one on one situation at 59th minute. At 65th minute, Angola made two changes; Captain Fredy was replaced by Bruno Palz and winger Gilberto was replaced by Zito Luvumbo as Nigeria continued to dominate the game. Angolan defender Gaspar got a yellow can at 70th minute for a foul on Nigerian Victor Osimhen. As at 72nd minute of the game, Angola was leading the possession with 51.5% while Nigeria had 48.5%. Read more; https://waterfred1.com/2024/02/nigeria-vs-angola-afcon-2023-quarter-finals.html