The stage is set for a fierce showdown at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium as Nigeria and Cameroon lock horns in the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 this Saturday.
The Super Eagles, finishing second in Group A, face Rigobert Song’s resilient side, who secured their spot with a late comeback against The Gambia. Nigeria, led by coach Jose Peseiro, struggled for goals in the group stage but clinched seven points, emphasizing defensive strength.
However, star striker Victor Osimhen’s scoring woes have raised concerns for Nigeria, urging Peseiro to emphasize execution in the knockout rounds. Cameroon, haunted by past losses to the Super Eagles, seeks redemption, having lost their last three encounters, including a 3-2 defeat in 2019.
Cameroon’s reliance on crossing was evident in group-stage matches, a tactic they are unlikely to abandon against Nigeria.
AFCON Round of 16 Fixtures:
- Angola vs Namibia: Saturday, 27th January, 6 pm
- Nigeria vs Cameroon: Saturday, 27th January, 2024, 9 pm (Nigerian Time)
- Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea: Sunday, 28th January, 2024
- Egypt vs Democratic Republic of Congo: Sunday, 28th January, 2024, 9 pm (Nigerian Time)
- Cape Verde vs Mauritania: Monday, 29th January, 2024, 6 pm
- Senegal vs Ivory Coast: Monday, 29th January, 9 pm
- Mali vs Burkina Faso: Tuesday, 30th January, 6 pm