The Digest:
The Super Eagles will face the third-place finisher from Group F, a slot that could be filled by defending champions Ivory Coast, five-time winners Cameroon, surprise package Mozambique, or Gabon.
Key Points:
- Nigeria secured top spot in Group C with three wins, including a 3-1 victory over Uganda.
- Coach Eric Chelle strategically rested key players like Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman to avoid suspensions.
- Group F will be decided on Monday, with Cameroon facing Mozambique in a crucial match.
- Facing Cameroon would bring a familiar, physical test; Mozambique represents an energetic unknown.
- Ivory Coast is the most likely to top the group, making a third-place finish for them unlikely but possible.
- Nigeria enters the knockout stage with a clean disciplinary slate and demonstrated squad depth.
- A win in the last 16 could set up a potential quarterfinal clash against 2019 champions Algeria.
Sources: Soccernet, Score Nigeria
