The upcoming African Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire will feature a showdown between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Giant Sable Antelope of Angola in the quarterfinals.
Nigeria will face Angola at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 6 pm.
Nigeria secured a hard-fought victory over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, with Ademola Lookman scoring a brace in each half of the game.
The Super Eagles have maintained an unbeaten record in the tournament so far.
According to CAF Online, Angolan forward Jacinto Dala expressed confidence in his team’s qualification for the quarterfinals after their 3-0 victory against Namibia, with Dala contributing to all three goals.
Notably, Angola has reached the tournament’s last eight for the first time since their semifinal run in 2008.
“We had a good performance today. The team deserved this qualification, and I’m very happy we made it happen.
“I will say the commitment and the involvement of all the players helped me win this man of the match,” he said.
Nigeria’s Performance at Egypt 2019
In the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Egypt, the Super Eagles overcame Cameroon in the Round of 16, securing a hard-fought 3-2 victory after coming from behind.
They then faced a tense 1-1 draw against South Africa in the quarterfinals, with William Troost-Ekong sealing the deal with a last-minute winner (89th minute).
In the semifinals, Nigeria faced Algeria in a nail-biting contest but ultimately suffered a 2-1 defeat, despite Odion Ighalo’s 72nd-minute penalty.
Nigeria secured a 1-0 victory over Tunisia in the third-place playoff, with Odion Ighalo’s 3rd-minute goal proving to be the decisive difference.