In a thrilling showdown at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Friday, January 2, Nigeria’s Super Eagles soared to a resounding 1-0 win against the formidable Palancas Negras of Angola in the Quarterfinals of AFCON 2023.
The electrifying atmosphere and intense moments of the match were brilliantly captured by none other than Complete Sports‘ ace photojournalist, GANIYU YUSUF.
Each photograph tells a unique story, capturing the essence of a nation’s pride and the indomitable spirit of the players who left their all on the pitch. Relive the exciting moments of the Super Eagles’ win through the lens of Complete Sports.
Match officials led by Centre Referee, Sy Issa from SenegalGoal scorer, Ademola Lookman, celebrates with Victor Osimhen, Frank Onyeka and Moses Simon
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party’s Presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 General Elections, Mr. Peter Obi, and member of supporters club cheer Super Eagles against Angola at Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium.
Ademola Lookman takes on Angola’s Augusto Real To Carneiro (13) and Jonatha BuatuMan-of-the-match, Moses Simon, lurks against Angola’s Palancas NegrasSuper Eagles’ Frank Onyeka vs Angola’s Agostinho Mabululu (19) and Show (23)Eagle eyes: Victor OsimhenDown but not out: Osimhen goes off for medical attentionAdemola Lookman vs Angola’s ShowSuper Eagles during one of the Cooling BreaksOla Aina takes on Angola Defender, Augosto Real CarneiroPaul Onuachu takes on Angolan defenderSuper Eagles’ Calvin Bassey and OnuachuVictory ride: Stanley Nwabali and Victor Osimhen relish the win against Angola
Nnamdi Ezekute, a sports reporting expert, has risen through the ranks at Complete Communications Limited (CCL) famed for publications like Complete Sports. Was Senior Staff Reporter and News Editor, Sports Souvenir; Editor, Complete Sports Saturday and Editor, Complete Football magazine.
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Up Up Super Eagles!