The Super Eagles of Nigeria lock horns with the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon on Saturday, January 27, 2024, in a clash that is expected to be thrilling and action-packed.
Despite the showing of these two teams in the tournament thus far, this clash is expected to be surreal and classical.
Nigeria, unbeaten and underwhelming in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations are aiming to progress to the last 8, where it promises to be more intense.
Cameroon aren't unbeaten, having lost to Senegal in their second group affair 3-1, and look to better their group stage outing, having grabbed a spot in the last 16 miraculously.
This clash has always been captivating, and pulsating for the viewers in general, with both nations always serving fans a treat when they collide.
Nigeria could have been the second most successful nation in the history of the competition if not for Cameroon, as the Indomitable Lions feasted on the Super Eagles in three finals - 2000 in Lagos, Nigeria, 1984 in Ivory Coast, and 1988 in Morocco.
In terms of the Head 2 Head statistics, Rigobert Song's side have lost the bigger number of games when both teams meet.
However, Cameroon have won the more important matches over the years and Nigeria will be looking to get back their pound of flesh.
The last time both nations clashed at the Africa Cup of Nations was in 2019, with Nigeria coming out 3-2 winners in that game.
In the last 5 matches involving the two nations, Nigeria have won 2, while Cameroon have won 1. Both sides have shared the spoils once as well.
Team News For Nigeria
Nigeria are boosted by the return of Alhassan Yusuf, who featured in Jose Peseiro's side's opening group game against Equatorial Guinea which ended 1-1.
Yusuf put in a decent display in that encounter, as he did his job in midfield neatly and smartly.
Anyway, William Troost-Ekong is also expected back into the fray, while Ademola Lookman who started from the bench against Guinea-Bissau should start this game.
Team News For Cameroon
Andre Onana's position in goal is uncertain, having conceded three against Senegal in Cameroon's second group game which ended 3-1.
Fabrice Ondoa has been chosen ahead of the Manchester United man, with fans also skeptical about the abilities of the goalkeeper with the most clean sheets in the 2022/23 Champions League campaign.
Vincent Aboubakar is reportedly back from injury and the Indomitable Lions might feature him in attack against Nigeria.
The top scorer of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations will be looking to register his first goal of the tournament in the highly anticipated game.
Georges-Kevin N'Koudou, who has created the most chances thus far at the 2023 AFCON (10) is also expected to start against the Super Eagles.
Nigeria's possible starting lineup:
Nwabali, Aina, Bassey, Ekong, Ajayi, Iwobi, Yusuf, Onyeka, Chukwueze, Osimhen, Lookman
Cameroon's possible starting lineup:
Ondoa, Castelletto, Wooh, Tolo, Mbiayi, Ntcham, Anguissa, Yongwa, Ekambi, Aboubakar, N'Koudou
Prediction: Nigeria 1-1 Cameroon - the game will be settled on penalties
Both nations are always looking to make fewer errors when they face each other and as such play conscious but tactical anytime they meet.
In that regard, it is difficult to point out the country that will come out victorious in the game that will be played at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium.
Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Kick-Off Time: 09:00 PM (WAT)
Despite the showing of these two teams in the tournament thus far, this clash is expected to be surreal and classical.
Nigeria, unbeaten and underwhelming in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations are aiming to progress to the last 8, where it promises to be more intense.
Cameroon aren't unbeaten, having lost to Senegal in their second group affair 3-1, and look to better their group stage outing, having grabbed a spot in the last 16 miraculously.
This clash has always been captivating, and pulsating for the viewers in general, with both nations always serving fans a treat when they collide.
Nigeria could have been the second most successful nation in the history of the competition if not for Cameroon, as the Indomitable Lions feasted on the Super Eagles in three finals - 2000 in Lagos, Nigeria, 1984 in Ivory Coast, and 1988 in Morocco.
In terms of the Head 2 Head statistics, Rigobert Song's side have lost the bigger number of games when both teams meet.
However, Cameroon have won the more important matches over the years and Nigeria will be looking to get back their pound of flesh.
The last time both nations clashed at the Africa Cup of Nations was in 2019, with Nigeria coming out 3-2 winners in that game.
In the last 5 matches involving the two nations, Nigeria have won 2, while Cameroon have won 1. Both sides have shared the spoils once as well.
Team News For Nigeria
Nigeria are boosted by the return of Alhassan Yusuf, who featured in Jose Peseiro's side's opening group game against Equatorial Guinea which ended 1-1.
Yusuf put in a decent display in that encounter, as he did his job in midfield neatly and smartly.
Anyway, William Troost-Ekong is also expected back into the fray, while Ademola Lookman who started from the bench against Guinea-Bissau should start this game.
Team News For Cameroon
Andre Onana's position in goal is uncertain, having conceded three against Senegal in Cameroon's second group game which ended 3-1.
Fabrice Ondoa has been chosen ahead of the Manchester United man, with fans also skeptical about the abilities of the goalkeeper with the most clean sheets in the 2022/23 Champions League campaign.
Vincent Aboubakar is reportedly back from injury and the Indomitable Lions might feature him in attack against Nigeria.
The top scorer of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations will be looking to register his first goal of the tournament in the highly anticipated game.
Georges-Kevin N'Koudou, who has created the most chances thus far at the 2023 AFCON (10) is also expected to start against the Super Eagles.
Nigeria's possible starting lineup:
Nwabali, Aina, Bassey, Ekong, Ajayi, Iwobi, Yusuf, Onyeka, Chukwueze, Osimhen, Lookman
Cameroon's possible starting lineup:
Ondoa, Castelletto, Wooh, Tolo, Mbiayi, Ntcham, Anguissa, Yongwa, Ekambi, Aboubakar, N'Koudou
Prediction: Nigeria 1-1 Cameroon - the game will be settled on penalties
Both nations are always looking to make fewer errors when they face each other and as such play conscious but tactical anytime they meet.
In that regard, it is difficult to point out the country that will come out victorious in the game that will be played at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium.
Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Kick-Off Time: 09:00 PM (WAT)
