With the victory over
Two-goal hero and man-of-the-match in
While jubilant fans and analysts dissect the game's highlights, Lookman offers a cryptic yet thought-provoking answer to how the team chose to celebrate the momentous victory.
"We are preparing for the next game," Lookman stated, addressing journalists in
"We are in the quarterfinal, and that's the real celebration. We didn't take anything for granted, and that shows in how we fight for each other, attack, and defend. That's how we celebrate."
With the victory over
The Palancas Negras roared into the last eight with a commanding 3-0 victory over
The win marks
Just like Lookman, Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro also points at a modest celebration of the win over
"We will now focus on our next match against
"We must take this opponent seriously, so we will continue to sleep early and eat pasta (laughs). Jokes aside, all the teams at this stage are capable of winning the tournament," he added.
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