The Super Eagles of Nigeria’s game against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon is underway.
This game is the eighth encounter between Nigeria and Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations. Notably, three of these previous meetings occurred in the tournament’s finals during 1984, 1988, and 2000 – with Cameroon emerging victorious in each instance.
Here is the line-up:
Goalkeeper: Stanley Nwabali
Defenders: Semi Ajayi, William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina
Wing-backs: Ola Aina, Zaidu Sanusi
Midfielders: Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi
Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon
Cameroon confirmed line-up vs Nigeria
Formation: (3-4-3)
Goalkeeper: Fabrice Ondoa
Defenders: Jean-Charles Castelletto, Christopher Wooh, Oumar Gonzalez
Wing-backs: Nouhou Tolo, Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu
Midfielders: Olivier Ntcham, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa
Forwards: Georges-Kevin N’Koudou, Karl Toko Ekambi, Frank Magri
Nigeria scores through Semi Ajayi’s rebound after a long press in the opposition’s box
However, the goal was subjected to a VAR review.
The Moroccan referee, Rédouane Jiyed, ruled the game offside.
30 mins: Nigeria have two shots on target while Cameroon have none.
They are on a cooling break in the first half.
Stay tuned for all the excitement as two powerhouse teams from the continent clash in the AFCON round of 16 in Abidjan.