Nigeria is optimistic about their chances of progressing in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals against Angola. And history is firmly on their side. Nigeria has previously proven to be a difficult opponent, with Nigeria winning 3-2 and drawing five other times. However, it should be noted that the Super Eagles have never lost against Palancas Negras outside of Luanda.
More importantly, Nigeria has previously demonstrated that when they reach the quarterfinals, they advance 90 percent of the time.
The team has won nine of their previous ten matches in the last eight years, with only one loss in 2008. We take a look at their previous ten quarterfinal matches.