By Gbeminiyi
Jubilation erupted in the streets today as the Nigerian national team defeated Cameroon 2-0. In an intense match filled with drama, Nigeria emerged victorious thanks to goals from Lookman and solid teamwork.
The first half began with high energy as both teams pressed for an early lead. Nigeria thought they had scored in the 10th minute but the goal was ruled offside by VAR.
Lookman Breaks the Deadlock
The deadlock was finally broken in the 36th minute when Osimhen stole the ball from a Cameroonian defender and set up Lookman for a simple finish.
The second half saw rising tempers as hard tackles were made by both sides. Despite some close chances, the match remained 1-0 until injury time.
Late Goal Seals the Win
In the 90th minute, Nigeria scored again off a set piece play. Lookman snuck into the box unmarked and sealed the 2-0 victory for the home team.
Nigerian supporters erupted in cheers, singing and dancing in the stands. Fans celebrated their team’s triumph late into the night.
After missing the last World Cup, today’s win brings hopes of Nigeria returning to football’s biggest stage at the 2026 tournament.
