Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match.
Nigeria
Nigeria beat Cameroon (2:0) in the Round of 16. Lookman scored both goals, with Osimhen and Bassey making one assist each. Nigeria were perfect in defence. Their opponents had only 0.24 xG, without making a shot on goal. The quarter-final will see Angola as a new opponent for Nigeria.
Angola
Angola topped the group that contained Algeria, Mauritania and Burkina Faso. The beat Namibia (3:0) in the first play-off game, with Gelson Dala scoring twice and making an assist. Bad news is that their main goalkeeper Neblú was sent off in that game. Angola are unlikely to make another surprise and win this game.
Nigeria – Angola prediction
Nigeria ended the first game against Equatorial Guinea in a draw (1:1). However, the next three games were won 4:0 on aggregate. Lookman has been playing very well, with 2 goals and 1 assist in 270 minutes he played.
Nigeria are lucky with opponents. They need to use these circumstances.
