Full time: Nigeria 2-0 Cameroon
Peep peep! Nigeria will play Angola in the quarter-final on Friday after a surprisingly comfortable victory over Cameroon. It wasn’t a great game, but Nigeria were much the better team and progressed thanks to a goal in each half from Ademola Lookman.
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Nigeria vs Cameroon (2:0).
Nigeria vs Cameroon: GOAL! A. Lookman 86′
80 min: Nigeria substitutions Stanley Nwabili can’t continue and will be replaced in goal by Francis Uzoho. Kenneth Omeruo is also coming on for Zaidu Sanusi. There’s going to be loads of injury time.
78 min: Cameroon substitution Here comes the big man, Vincent Aboubakar, in place of the defender Oumar Gonzalez. That should mean a switch to 4-2-4.
46 min Osimhen is sent flying by Gonzalez, who is fortunate not to be booked. In fact the referee didn’t even give a foul.
Nigeria vs Cameroon: Fascinating half ahead
Do Nigeria hold on to the lead or go for the kill?
Either way, Cameroon need much more.
Second half underway
OUT OF NOWHERE! Nigeria take the lead over Cameroon!
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HT: Nigeria 1-0 Cameroon
“Super Eagles on the Verge of Progression with 45 Minutes Left Following Cameroon’s Mistake”
Nigeria vs Cameroon: Super Eagles in control
45+3 mins: Aside from a confident start, it’s hard to think of too many genuine chances Cameroon have crafted.
Nigeria vs Cameroon: GOAL! A. Lookman 36′
It just got better: Ademola Lookman has scored!
Nigeria vs Cameroon: End to end!
19 mins: Cameroon on the attack through Nkoudo until Nigeria clear and almost free Simon on the counter but he’s blocked off eventually.
Nigeria vs Cameroon: GOAL RULED OUT!
13 mins: Ajayi was ruled offside! We’re back on level terms.
Nigeria vs Cameroon: VAR check!
11 mins: Oh hang on a minute!
The goal is being checked by VAR.
Nigeria vs Cameroon: GOAL! Semi Ajayi ’09
09 mins: GOAL!
Ajayi gives the Super Eagles the lead, tapping in after Ondoa makes a mess of collecting two quick-fire crosses.
Nigeria vs Cameroon: Cameroon starting well
03 mins: Tolo overhits a cross but its been a confident start for Cameroon.
2.Peep peep! Nigeria kick off from right to left as we watch.
First half kick off.
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: The roar of the crowd promises to be deafening at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium as Nigeria and Cameroon renew their age-old rivalry in the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. The stakes are high, and the tension thick as both teams seek to exorcise the ghosts of past encounters and advance deeper into the tournament.
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Nigeria vs Cameroon Team News.
Nigeria: Struggling Offense, Solid Defense
The Super Eagles, despite topping the creators’ chart with 13 clear-cut chances, have underwhelmed offensively. Victor Osimhen, the talismanic striker, has a concerning xG underperformance, highlighting their finishing woes. Yet, defensively they’ve stood firm, conceding just once in the group stage. Coach Peseiro has warned his men to sharpen their execution, knowing their defensive solidity alone might not be enough against the attacking might of Cameroon.
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Cameroon: Momentum After Dramatic Comeback
Rigobert Song’s Indomitable Lions relied on late heroics against The Gambia to progress, but their reliance on crosses throughout the group stage raises questions against a more organized Nigerian defense. Nevertheless, their last-gasp victory fueled their momentum, and they’ll be eager to end their winless streak against the Super Eagles at AFCON, dating back to 2017.
Nigeria vs Cameroon Head-to-Head: Can Cameroon Shift the Tide?
Nigeria vs Cameroon h2h history favours Nigeria, with victories in the 2004 and 2019 AFCON finals against Cameroon still fresh in the minds of their supporters. However, the Lions are hungry for revenge, and Song’s tactical approach promises a change from their group-stage performances. Can they outmaneuver Nigeria’s defensive resolve and exploit their scoring woes?
1984: Cameroon 3 – Nigeria 1
1988: Cameroon 1 – Nigeria 0
1992: Nigeria 2 – Cameroon 1
2000: Cameroon 4 – Nigeria 3 (penalties)
2004: Nigeria 2 – Cameroon 1
2019: Nigeria 3 – Cameroon 2
Predicted Lineup and Key Players:
Nigeria’s Peseiro could stick with a 3-4-2-1 formation, welcoming back Alhassan Yussuf and William Troost-Ekong. Lookman is likely to return to the frontline alongside Osimhen. For Cameroon, the question hangs over Andre Onana’s starting spot, while the potential return of Vincent Aboubakar adds firepower. Georges-Kevin N’Koudou, their chance-creation leader, will be crucial in unlocking the Nigerian defense.
Nigeria vs Cameroon Prediction.
While Nigeria’s defensive solidity and historical dominance can’t be ignored, Cameroon’s momentum and hunger for revenge are potent factors. We anticipate a closely-contested affair, with a slight edge tipping towards the Indomitable Lions: Nigeria 1-2 Cameroon.
This match promises to be a spectacle, a collision of titans seeking to write their own chapter in the AFCON rivalry. Tune in to witness the drama unfold.
Where to Watch Nigeria vs Cameroon match.
AFCON Matches Today kickoff by 6pm with Angola vs Namibia while that of Nigeria vs Cameroon 9 pm WAT (West Africa Time). To witness the drama unfold live on TV channels like NTA Sport 24, AIT, SuperSport ( DSTV CHANNEL 202 GOTV CHANNEL 20, and StarTimes, or streaming platforms like the AFCON Official App.
Nigeria vs Cameroon lineups
Nigeria possible starting lineup:
Nwabali; Aina, Bassey, Ekong, Ajayi, Bassey; Iwobi, Onyeka; Chukwueze, Osimhen, Lookman
Cameroon possible starting lineup:
Ondoa; Castelletto, Wooh, Tolo; Mbiayi, Ntcham, Anguissa, Yongwa; Ekambi, Aboubakar, N’Koudou.
Credit: Sport mole, CAF online
