Nigeria v Angola - as it happened
List of goalscorers
Match report in news
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97'FT (1-0): Osimhen made it two in the last minutes of the game with a header but was ruled offside. The Super Eagles qualify for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Thank you for joining us and see you soon!
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93'Nigeria sub: Osimhen is replaced by Onuacho.
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88'Nigeria sub: Onyeka makes way and Aribo takes his place.
Substitution
at Angola
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86'Angola sub: Dala is replaced by Milson.
Substitution
at Nigeria
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80'Nigeria sub: Iwobi goes off and Yusuf comes on.
Substitution
at Angola
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78'Angola sub: Bela takes Eddie Afonso's place.
Goal disallowed
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76'Nigeria's second goal is disallowed for offside.
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75'GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL FOR THE SUPER EAGLES! Osimhen makes it two with a header that Antonio initially stops but inadvertently pushes it into the post and extends Nigeria's lead. Will it be considered an own goal?
Yellow card
a Angola
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74'Angola's Dala sees yellow after a tackle on Aina.
Yellow card
a Angola
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72'Mabululu also receives a yellow card for protesting the referee's decision.
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70'Gaspar is shown yellow after allegedly kicking Osimhen in the face.
Substitution
at Angola
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66'Angola double sub: Fredy and Gilberto OUT. Paz and Luvumbo IN.
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64'Free-kick to the Super Eagles 20 yards out from goal! Zaidu takes it but Antonio saves it! What a shame!
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62'Lookman wins a foul for Nigeria after being pushed by an Angolan player.
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60'Simon tries to score from inside the box but the Angola defence keeps him at bay!
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58'ANGOLA ALMOST FIND THE EQUALISER! Zini dodges several Nigeria players and shoots but the ball hits the post and is cleared by a home player.
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56'Both teams continue to share possession at the moment.
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54'Bassey receives a yellow card after a hard tackle on an Angolan player.
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52'Osimhen is sidelined for a moment as he seems to be injured! Will the Nigerian star be able to continue playing?
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50'Angola sub: Estrela is replaced by Zini.
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48'The Super Eagles get a corner which Angola deal with.
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46'The second period staaaaaarts!
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45'HT (1-0): Nigeria are leading thanks to Lookman's opener in the 41st minute despite Angola's best efforts. We'll see what happens in the second period!
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45'Three minutes added!
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44'Osimhen collides with Buatu and both players seem to be injured and are being treated by doctors on the pitch.
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42'Angola are disappointed with Nigeria's opener and are trying to find an equaliser after a corner-kick taken by Ribeiro. Nothing comes of it.
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40'GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL FOR NIGERIA! Lookman opens the scoring from close range to give the Super Eagles the lead.
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37'Another corner-kick for Angola! The ball goes wide.
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35'Angola get a corner which the Super Eagles deal with. Ribeiro took it.
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33'Nigeria are creating several chances while Angola are struggling to defend the hosts.
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31'Osimhen is unstoppable! He continues to threaten Angola's box constantly.
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29'Gilberto has a pop from distance but the ball goes wide!
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27'The Super Eagles have had three shots while Angola have had two in these minutes.
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25'Both teams know that this match is crucial for their African Cup run and they are giving it their all!
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23'Osimhen ALMOST scores! The Nigerian tries to head home a cross from a compatriot but Antonio blocks his effort.
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21'Nigeria are having more of the ball than their opponents but are unable to score so far.
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19'The fans are cheering with drums and trumpets from the stands in support of their national teams. The atmosphere couldn't be better!
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17'The game has become more evenly matched despite chances from both teams.
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15'Osimhen tries his luck from inside the box but the ball goes over the goal! What a pity!
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13'Super Eagles started the first half very well but Angola have caught up and both are sharing possession at the moment.
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11'Free-kick to Nigeria 30 yards out from goal! Lookman takes it but nothing comes of it.
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9'The visitors are having all the ball here early on!
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7'Gilberto hits the post with a header from an Angola corner! WHAT A CHANCE!
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5'Angola do not want to be left behind after Nigeria's strong start! They try to threaten the hosts' box.
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3'Super Eagles start strong! Osimhen has a chance from close range but his effort is denied.
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1'Nigeria get us going in the green from left to right while Angola are in yellow!
Start of match
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PRVWAngola starting XI: Antonio (GK); Carneiro, Buatu, Gaspar, Eddie; Estrela, Cafumana, Ribeiro; Dala, Mabalulu and Gilberto.
February 2, 2024
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PRVWNigeria starting XI: Nwabali (GK); Ajayi, Troost-Eking, Bassey; Onyeka, Iwobi; Aina, Simon, Lookman, Zaidu; Osimhen.
February 2, 2024
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PRVWAngola possible lineup: Signori (GK); Afonso, Gaspar, Buatu-Mananga, Carneiro; Fredy, Snow, Estrela; Gilberto, Mabululu and Dala.
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PRVWNigeria possible lineup: Nwabali (GK); Ajayi, Troost-Ekong, Bassey; Aina, Iwobi, Onyeka, Sanusi; Lookman, Simon; Osimhen.
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PRVWOsimhen scored in Nigeria's first match in Ivory Coast, which ended in an underwhelming 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea.
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PRVWNevertheless, he has found the net just once going into Friday's last-eight tie against outsiders Angola in Abidjan.
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PRVWThe 25-year-old Napoli striker may have been the obvious bet to finish as the tournament's top scorer, having netted 10 times in qualifying, twice as many goals as the next most prolific marksmen.
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PRVWMany of the biggest stars at this year's Africa Cup of Nations have already been eliminated before the quarter-finals, but the continent's reigning player of the year Victor Osimhen is still standing as he aims to lead Nigeria to the title.
Pre-match
02 February 2024, 18:00
Referee: Issa Sy | VAR: Dahane Beida
Stadium: Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny
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PRVWHello everyone and welcome to live coverage of the Africa Cup quarter-final between Nigeria and Angola at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast!
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