Ademola Lookman struck twice to put the Super Eagles into the quarter finals of the African Nations Cup as Nigeria battles Cameroon at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Saturday.
Nigeria will now face Angola in the quarter finals.
Below is the full report of the match from the blast of the whistle.
90+10′ Nigeria still keeping possession in Cameroon’s half.
90+9′ Onuachu replaces Osimhen and Osayi Bright is in for Moses Simon.
90+7′ Nigeria now trying to manage the game by keeping possession in Cameroon’s half.
90+5′ Aina fouls N’Koudou and gets a yellow card for his troubles. The free-kick is not any better and goes out for a goal kick to Nigeria.
90′ 10 extra minutes have been added.
89′ GOAL! Ademola Lookman grabs his second of the night. Nigeria 2 Cameroon 0
87′ Cameroon’s free-kick is dealt with, Iwobi leads a quick counter attack but fails to finish it off.
86′ Moses Simon fouls Tolo and receives Nigeria’s first yellow card of the match.
84′ Cameroon enjoying most of the possession in the final minutes of the game. Nigeria wins a free-kick, makes a run into Cameroon’s box but Aina’s effort is diverted for a throw-in.
83′ Aina’s throw into the Cameroon box results in a free-kick after a push on Wooh.
81′ Cameroon wins a free-kick but it is dealt with by the Nigerian defence.
78′ Uzoho replaces Nwabali and Omeruo comes on for Sanusi Zaidu
77′ Nwabali doesn’t look like he can continue and has already signalled to the substitution bench to be replaced.
76′ Another cooling break of the game and Vincent Aboubakar looks set to come on. Aboubakar comes on for Oumar Gonzalez.
71′ Nwabali punches out the free-kick back into play, Cameroon regains effort. A cross into the box is collected by Nwabali who is then fouled.
70′ Lookman concedes a free-kick just outside the box and gives Cameroon an opportunity to make an attempt at Nigeria’s goal.
67′ Osimhen is through on goal but Cameroon deals with the ball before he get there and it’s out for a corner-kick.
61′ Moses Simon beats his marker, crosses into Cameroon’s box but Lookam doesn’t arrive on time and the danger is averted.
57′ Good stint for Cameroon in Nigeria’s half but Tolo fires over Nwabali’s goal.
55′ Lookman takes charge of the free-kick but his effort flies high over Ondoa’s goal.
52′ Onyeka is through on goal but is fouled by Wooh just outside Cameroon’s box. It’s a free-kick to Nigeria from a dangerous position and the first yellow card of the night for Wooh.
51′ Aina’s cross into box is too long for Lookman and Cameroon gets a goal-kick
48′ Osimhen is fouled again by Ngamaleu and wins a free-kick for Nigeria which Ondoa collects.
45′ Second half is underway and immediately puts the Cameroonian defence under pressure but ends up in a throw-in for Cameroon.
HALF-TIME: First half done, and Ademola Lookman’s 35th minute goal separate both sides.
45+4′ Osimhen who has been a thorn in the flesh of Rigobert Song’s side is fouled and Nigeria wins a free-kick in Cameroon’s half.
45+2′ Nigeria wins a throw-in which Aina takes. Cameroon tries to make a break but Troost-Ekong clears his line and concedes a throw-in.
45′ Six (6) extra minutes have been added to the first half.
44′ N’Koudou’s wayward free-kick fails to meet any of his teammate and goes out for a goal kick for Nigeria.
41′ Into the final minutes of the first half and Cameroon win a free-kick just outside Nigeria’s box. Too-Ekambi loses his footing and steps on Zaidu Sanusi.
39′ Nigeria making another forward surge with Zaidu who crosses but his effort is too long for Osimhen and it’s a throw-in for Cameroon.
35′ GOAL! Osimhen’s pressure pays off as he dispossesses Gonzalez before slotting a pass to Lookman who scores to make it 1-0.
34′ Tolo’s effort is dealt with by Semi Ajayi and clears the line.
32′ A quick water break and play resumes.
29′ Another Nigeria’s quick counter-attack is thwarted by the Cameroon defence. Moses Simon fails to connect with Osimhen after dribbling past his markers.
25′ Half-way into the first half and it’s still goalless.
23′ Magri’s receives a pass but is forced into the corner by Bassey. He shoots but his effort is safely gathered by Nwabali.
22′ Good inter-change play between Lookman and Osimhen but Cameroon clears their line.
18′ Lookman leads a counter attack but his fails to reach Osimhen in Cameroon’s box. Ola Aina is fouled and Nigeria wins a free kick which comes to nothing.
15′ End to end stuff, balanced possession. Simon Moses fouls Anguissa and concedes a free-kick to Cameroon.
12′ After consultation with the VAR, the Ajayi’s goal is disallowed for being in an offside position.
Nigeria’s defender #6 Semi Ajayi (CL) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal which was later disallowed after a VAR review during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 round of 16 football match between Nigeria and Cameroon at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on January 27, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
‘8 GOAL! Chaos in the Cameroonian defence, Semi Ajayi capitalises and puts Nigeria ahead.
‘4 Aina’s long throw meet Osimhen’s head but Ondoa safely collects it.
2′ Cameroon making the first incursion but the cross goes over Nwabali’s goal and out for a goal-kick
We are underway! Nigeria in the traditional green and Cameroon are adorned in all-white. Referee is Morocco’s Redouane Jiyed.