Nigeria defender Ola Aina expressed his joy after the Super Eagles secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a convincing 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the Round of 16.

Ademola Lookman's clinical brace propelled Nigeria into the last eight of the prestigious tournament.

Reflecting on the team's performance, Aina said, "It was a good game. Everyone put in maximum effort, and we are happy that we got the result needed to progress to the quarterfinals."

With their qualification secured, Nigeria now focuses on the upcoming quarterfinal fixture against Angola, scheduled for Saturday in the continental showpiece.

The Super Eagles, three-time AFCON champions, aim to add a fourth title to their accolades, seeking to replicate their success from 2013 when they last lifted the trophy.

In the group stage, Nigeria finished second in Group A with seven points, securing victories against Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau while drawing 1-1 with Equatorial Guinea.