Nigeria’s Super Eagles soar 2-0 from Ademola Lookman, one in each half, over Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions in Saturday’s AFCON round-of-16 clash.
Coach Jose Peseiro reinstated Alex Iwobi, Zaidu Sanusi, and Lookman as he deployed the 3-4-3 formation. The Eagles were better and laid siege to the Cameroon defense, keeping the Lions at arms.
In the ninth minute, Semi Ajayi’s goal was disallowed due to a marginal offside, but the Eagles dominated the pace, ensuring goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali had no saves to make.
Victor Osimhen’s dynamic performance paid off as he pressured Oumar Gonzalez in the 36th minute, leading to a pass to Ademola Lookman for Nigeria’s first goal.
Fabrice Ondoa tried his best to keep out Lookman’s effort, but it squirmed under Andre Onana’s replacement. The second half followed the same script, with Nwabali on holiday despite Cameroon having more ball possession.
The Chippa United goalkeeper was injured in the 80th minute and was replaced by Francis Uzoho. Coach Rigobert Song sent on Vincent Aboubakar, but he came on too late to make any difference.
