A first-half goal by Ademola Lookman was what the Super Eagles of Nigeria held on to to overcome Angola 1-0 in the first quarter-final game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The win qualifies the three-time champions to the semi-finals of the tournament, keeping alive a dream to win a fourth continental trophy.
The match at the Félix Houphouët Boigny Stadium saw the Palancas Negras getting the opening chance but goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili kept out a Mabululu goal-bound strike.
It was the Nigerians who turned the heat on the Angolans with Lookman connecting to a beautiful assist from Moses Simon in the 41st minute.
A goal from Victor Osimhen was ruled out by the video assistant referee (VAR).
It all ended 1-0.
Nigeria now await the winner of the Cape Verde-South Africa clash to be played on Saturday, February 3 for a place in the final.
