2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Moses Simon named Man of the Match after setting up Nigeria’s winner against Angola

Nigeria Moses Simon has been named Man of the Match after setting up the only goal as the Super Eagles secured a spot in the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Angola, courtesy of a first-half goal from Ademola Lookman.

The ex-England U21 winger showcased his prowess by emphatically converting a cut-back from Simon just four minutes before halftime in the clash held in Abidjan.

The Nantes man created two chances in the game and completed three of the four dribbles he attempted.

Despite the slender 1-0 scoreline, Angola struggled to match Nigeria's performance for the majority of the game. Nigeria's striker, Victor Osimhen, appeared to extend the lead with a 75th-minute header, but the goal was ruled out for offside after a video assistant referee (VAR) review.

Angola's best opportunity came when Zine found himself clean through on goal just before the hour mark but could only roll the ball against the base of the post.

With this win, Nigeria advances to the semi-finals and awaits the outcome of the quarter-final clash between Cape Verde and South Africa on Saturday (20:00 GMT).

The stage is set for an intriguing last-four encounter for the Super Eagles in their quest for the 2023 AFCON title.