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The Super Eagles secured qualification to the quarter-finals after defeating Cameroon in the round of 16.
Two goals from Ademola Lookman were enough to see Peseiro’s men through to the next round to face Angola.
The team's performance had a lot to do with the win as the team made sure that they got the desirable result.
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20:38 - 27.01.2024
AFCON 2023: Joe Aribo aims for dominant win against Cameroon
Southampton's dynamic midfielder Joe Aribo is brimming with confidence ahead of the Super Eagles' crucial showdown against the Indomitable Lions.
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20:22 - 27.01.2024
'It's a big, big game' - Ademola Lookman revs up epic Nigeria-Cameroon Showdown
Super Eagles' star Ademola Lookman is fully aware of the stakes as Nigeria gears up for a monumental clash against Cameroon this Saturday night at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan.
We look at the performance of the team and rate each player according to how well they impressed.
Player Rating
Stanley Nwabili - 7
Stanley Nwabili did not have much to do in the game and was quiet, with the Cameroonian attack failing to test his ability.
Ola Aina - 7
Ola Aina played a solid part in the defence of the Super Eagles and his contribution in attack has been excellent.
Troost-Ekong - 8
Troost-Ekong has been everywhere for the Super Eagles in the defence, making clearances and holding his ground against the Cameroonian attack.
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Semi Ajayi - 7
Semi Ajayi had a good partnership with Ekong in the defence, making sure every last ball was cleared
Calvin Bassey - 8
Calvin Bassey gave a solid performance for the Super Eagles and was like the missing pieces in Peseiro’s three-man defence line-up
Zaidu Sanusi - 5
Zaidu Sanusi had a poor game against Cameroon. He was not at his best and made several errors and poor attacking decisions.
Frank Onyeka - 7
Frank Onyeka was a rock shielding the three-man defence for the Super Eagles and making interceptions and breaking passes for the Super Eagles.
Alex Iwobi - 6
Alex Iwobi had an average performance in the game against Cameroon but did create some chances for the team.
Ademola Lookman - 9
Ademola Lookman had an excellent game against Cameroon. He was everywhere on the field both in attack and defence.
His link-up play with Victor Osimhen was top-notch and his effort was credited with the first goal of the game and added the second goal to kill the hopes of the Cameroon players.
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Moses Simon - 7
Moses Simon did an excellent job on the wing and made sure the Super Eagles' right wing was dangerous when attacking.
Victor Osimhen - 9
Victor Osimhen was a menace in the Cameroonian defence and his pressure led to the Super Eagles scoring the first goal.
His ability to press defenders and put pressure on them was an advantage for the Super Eagles in the game.
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Substitutes
Francis Uzoho - 5
Uzoho came in to replace the injured Stanley Nwabali late in the game.
Kenneth Omeruo - 6
Kenneth Omeruo came in as a substitute to make an impact, making sure he added more solidity to the defence.
Osayi Samuel - 5
Osayi Samuel also came in as a substitute to make sure the Super Eagles maintained their lead.
Paul Onuachu - 5
Paul Onuachu also came in to replace Osimhen in attack and did a good job with his hold-on play.
Unused Substiitution
Terem Moffi -
Was an unused substitute
Ahmed Musa -
Was an unused substitute
Joe Aribo -
Was an unused substitute
Onyemaechi -
Was an unused substitute
Iheanacho -
Was an unused substitute
Awaziem -
Was an unused substitute
Nwadike -
Was an unused substitute
Alhassan Yusuf -
Was an unused substitute
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