Nigeria’s “Eagles” finally found a way past Luca Zidane, ending the goalkeeper’s long run without conceding as they moved on in their competition.
Zidane’s son had been one of the standout stories of the tournament, keeping a series of clean sheets and showing strong form that made his goal a tough target for opponents. But that resilience was broken when Nigeria struck at the key moment to change the game’s direction.
The breakthrough came after sustained pressure, with Nigeria making better use of the ball and forcing Zidane into repeated involvement. He continued to resist for long spells, but this time the Eagles had the final say as they converted their chance and took control of the contest.
The result ended Luca Zidane’s impressive run and underlined Nigeria’s growing confidence, as the Eagles delivered the decisive finish they had been missing against a goalkeeper who had looked almost unbeatable.
