In a much-anticipated Round of 16 encounter at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Nigeria and Cameroon reignite their historic rivalry in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023.
The Super Eagles, finishing second in Group A, face Rigobert Song's Cameroon, who advanced from Group C after a late comeback against The Gambia. As both teams strive for victory, Nigeria's offensive struggles and Cameroon's reliance on crossing tactics add layers of intrigue to this age-old clash.
The teams, entrenched in a historic rivalry, will confront memories of past AFCON battles, with Cameroon seeking to overturn recent losses to the Super Eagles.
The showdown promises an intense spectacle as AFCON 2023 enters the knockout stage, scheduled for 9 pm Nigerian Time on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
