AFCON 2023: Nigeria’s Quarter Final Opponent Confirmed After Beating Cameroon in Round of 16

• Nigeria have confirmed their next opponent at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Abidjan
• The Super Eagles defeated the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the second round of the competition
• The three-time African champions are still one of the favourites to win the tournament in Ivory Coast

Nigeria's opponent for the quarter-final at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast has been confirmed after defeating Cameroon in the second round.

The Super Eagles sealed a place in the next round after their 2-0 win over the Indomitable Lions on Saturday, January 27.

A brace from former Leicester City forward Ademola Lookman secured Nigeria's place in the last eight of the competition.

The three-time African champions will face the Palancas Negras of Angola in the quarter-finals next month, with a place in the semi-final up for grabs for both sides.

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The Black Sable Antelopes set up a tie with the Super Eagles in the next round after thrashing Namibia 3-0 in the Round of 16 on Saturday (January 27).

Gelson Dala and Mabululu were the star men in their win over the Brave Warriors, but they would be without their first-choice goalkeeper, Adilson Neblu, against the Super Eagles.

The Angolan goalkeeper was shown a straight red card in the game against Namibia.

The quarter-final clash between Nigeria and Angola is scheduled to be held on Friday, February 2, at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium.

The last game between both sides ended in a 2-1 win for Nigeria in the 2018 African Nations Championship in Morocco, according to a report by Livescores.

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The Atlanta 1996 Olympic gold medalist showed support for the Super Eagles, backing them to win the 34th edition of Africa's biggest football competition in Ivory Coast.

The 50-year-old former shot-stopper also believes Napoli and Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen will be named the best player of the competition.