Victor Osimhen Pulls Nwabali to Nigeria Fans to Applaud Goalie For Heroic Display Vs Angola: Video

• Stanley Nwabali starred as Nigeria beat Angola at AFCON
• The Super Eagles goalkeeper kept a fourth clean sheet
• Nigeria defeated Angola to reach the semi-final at AFCON

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has made sure goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali received the appropriate commendation for his performance at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The Chippa United shot-stopper kept his fourth clean sheet as Nigeria beat Angola 1-0 to reach the semi-final of AFCON 2023.

Nwabali made a crucial save in the fourth minute to deny Angola forward Mabululu from opening the scoring before Ademola Lookman netted the winner in the 41st minute.

After the game, Osimhen shared a moment with the goalkeeper, walking him to the fans to receive some praise.

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In a video shared on social media, the fans started chanting the name of the shot-stopper as he applauded back in excitement.

The 27-year-old became the first Nigerian goalkeeper to keep four clean sheets at the prestigious African tournament and will be hoping to lead the Super Eagles to success.

Meanwhile, the three-time African champions will face the winner of the match between South Africa and Cape Verde in the last four.

Nigeria last won the Africa Cup of Nations eleven years ago in South Africa, as reported by the BBC.

Nwabali celebrated for crucial save against Angola

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Stanley Nwabali played an inspiring role as Nigeria into the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations with another stellar performance for the Super Eagles.

Nwabali kept another clean sheet as the three-time champions defeated Angola to reach the last four of the tournament in Cote d'Ivoire.

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Atalanta star Ademola Lookman netted the winner in the first half after connecting to a cross from Moses Simon in the 41st minute.

Lookman scores winner against Angola

Sports Brief also reported that Ademola Lookman scored his third goal in two games as Nigeria advanced to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday with a 1-0 victory over Angola in the last eight.

Lookman again stole the limelight from Victor Osimhen by following his brace in the 2-0 defeat of Cameroon in the last 16 by breaking the deadlock four minutes before half-time at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium.

The Super Eagles then saw the game out before a crowd of 18,757 in Abidjan, with Osimhen finding the net only for his effort to be disallowed after the VAR ruled him to be offside.