The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ongoing in Cote d’Ivoire is one of the most exciting events in the football world at the moment.
As the tournament progresses, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to take on Cameroon in the Round of 16 on Saturday.
This much-anticipated match is expected to be a thrilling encounter as both teams aim to progress to the quarter-finals.
The Super Eagles, three-time champions of the AFCON, finished second in Group A with 7 points.
They will face Cameroon, who also finished second in Group C with four points after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Gambia on Tuesday.
Guinea, who needed a draw in their game against defending champions, Senegal, lost 2-0 and dropped to 3rd with 4 points.
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The Super Eagles made it to the Round of 16 after defeating Guinea Bissau by a single goal on Monday.
The team is expected to be in high spirits and eager to replicate their success against Cameroon in the 2019 AFCON in Egypt, where they won 2-1.
The titanic clash between Nigeria and Cameroon is slated for the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Saturday by 8 pm (local time).
Fans of both teams are eagerly anticipating the match and are looking forward to seeing their respective sides progress to the next round.