Super Eagles To Play Cameroon In Round Of 16
Oluwasegun SanusiJanuary 23, 20241 Mins read409 
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The fixture was confirmed after Cameroon orchestrated a stunning comeback in a thrilling encounter against Gambia. The Indomitable Lions, trailing behind with time running out, managed to score twice to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory.
The win not only propelled Cameroon into the last 16 but also eliminated Ghana from the tournament,
Nigeria secured a spot in the round of 16 with a narrow 1-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau.
OFFICIAL: Nigeria will play Cameroon in the #AFCON2023 Round of 16 on Saturday.
— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) January 23, 2024
The Super Eagles had to rely on an own goal to emerge victorious, showing the challenges they faced against the determined underdogs. The narrow win just like the one against the host earlier in Group A, however, solidified Nigeria’s progress to the next stage of the tournament and set the stage for a clash against Cameroon.
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