AFCON 2023: Super Eagles celebrate 2019 win against Cameroon

Ahead of their round of 16 clash against Cameroon at AFCON 2023, the Super Eagles celebrate their 2019 victory against Cameroon.

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles celebrate 2019 win against Cameroon

Tosin Abayomi 12:35 - 27.01.2024

Ahead of their round-of-16 clash against Cameroon at AFCON 2023, the Super Eagles celebrate their 2019 victory against Cameroon.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in a round of 16 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) fixture.

Ahead of the round of 16 fixture, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are celebrating their past victory against Cameroon.

Nigeria 3-2 Cameroon in 2019

Since the 2000 AFCON final, Nigeria has not lost to Cameroon in a competitive match.

Ahead of their round of 16 clash against Cameroon at AFCON 2023, the Super Eagles celebrate their 2019 victory against Cameroon. - Imago
Ahead of their round of 16 clash against Cameroon at AFCON 2023, the Super Eagles celebrate their 2019 victory against Cameroon. - Imago

The Super Eagles have worked extremely hard under Jose Peseiro to achieve outstanding accomplishments before the start of this competition.

They did, however, put on impressive performances against Guinea-Bissau and the Ivory Coast recently.

When comparing head-to-head, Nigeria has performed admirably against their opponents in recent encounters.

Ahead of their round of 16 clash against Cameroon at AFCON 2023, the Super Eagles celebrate their 2019 victory against Cameroon. - Imago
Ahead of their round of 16 clash against Cameroon at AFCON 2023, the Super Eagles celebrate their 2019 victory against Cameroon. - Imago

When they last faced off, the Super Eagles prevailed 3-2 at the 2019 AFCON in Egypt.

Nigeria vs Cameroon Head-to-Head

To secure a podium finish in Ivory Coast, Nigeria must defeat five-time AFCON champion Cameroon, which stands in the way of their quest for a fourth AFCON championship.

Ahead of their round of 16 clash against Cameroon at AFCON 2023, the Super Eagles celebrate their 2019 victory against Cameroon. - Imago
Nigeria came from behind to eliminate holders Cameroon in AFCON 2019 (Getty)

Other results in their seven meetings at the Africa Cup of Nations mean that Nigeria and Cameroon have split three victories and one tie.

In the 1984, 1988, and 2000 AFCON tournaments, Cameroon emerged victorious in the final matches against Nigeria.

In addition to defeating the Cup champions Cameroon 2-1 in the 2004 quarterfinals.

Ahead of their round of 16 clash against Cameroon at AFCON 2023, the Super Eagles celebrate their 2019 victory against Cameroon. - Imago
Ahead of their round of 16 clash against Cameroon at AFCON 2023, the Super Eagles celebrate their 2019 victory against Cameroon. - Imago

The only draw came In 1988 when the two teams tied in the group stage.

Super Eagles celebrate 2019 AFCON win against Cameroon

The official social media platforms of the Super Eagles celebrated their win against Indomitable Luones back in 2019.

Ahead of their round of 16 clash against Cameroon at AFCON 2023, the Super Eagles celebrate their 2019 victory against Cameroon. - Imago
Ahead of their round of 16 clash against Cameroon at AFCON 2023, the Super Eagles celebrate their 2019 victory against Cameroon. - Imago

Along with a video of the game was a message that said, "The last time we met the Lions at this stage in the Afcon it ended 3-2 in Alexandria

"Two goals from the tournament’s top scorer @ighalojude and a goal from @alexiwobi."

Time and where to watch Nigeria vs Cameroon

On Saturday, January 27, Nigeria and Cameroon will play at the same stadium in Abidjan, the Stade Félix Houphouet-Boigny, where they defeated Guinea-Bissau.

Across Africa and beyond, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will broadcast the 2023 AFCON, which takes place in 2024.

Watch the Super Eagles of Nigeria try to get to the quarterfinals of AFCON 2023 against the Indomitable Lions AFCON 2023 round of 16 clash.
Watch the Super Eagles of Nigeria try to get to the quarterfinals of AFCON 2023 against the Indomitable Lions AFCON 2023 round of 16 clash.

The local broadcaster in Nigeria is AfroSport, but it is also accessible on Supersports on DSTV and Starstimes Sports Premium.

It will kick off at 9 PM Nigerian time.

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