In anticipation of The ROUND OF 16 match(Knockout stage) between the Super eagles of Nigeria and the Indomitable Lions of cameroon The rivalry between the two teams is one of the fiercest and most storied in African football.
They have met a total of 25 times in all competitions, with Nigeria holding the edge in terms of wins:
Nigeria: 12 wins
Cameroon: 4 wins
Draws: 9
Here are some of the most notable head-to-head matches between the two teams:
1984 AFCON Final: Cameroon defeated Nigeria 3-1 to win their first African Cup of Nations title. This marked the beginning of a period of dominance for Cameroon, who would go on to win the next two AFCON tournaments as well.
1988 AFCON Final: Cameroon once again defeated Nigeria in the final, this time by a score of 1-0. This cemented Cameroon’s status as the dominant team in African football at the time.
1992 AFCON Group Stage: Nigeria finally got their revenge on Cameroon, defeating them 2-1 in the group stage of the 1992 AFCON. This marked a turning point in the rivalry, as Nigeria would go on to win the next two AFCON tournaments.
2019 AFCON Group Stage: Nigeria came back from 2-0 down to defeat Cameroon 3-2 in the group stage of the 2019 AFCON. This was a crucial victory for Nigeria, as it helped them to win the group and advance to the knockout stages.
2023 AFCON Round of 16: The two teams met again in the Round of 16 of the 2023 AFCON, with Nigeria coming out on top once again, this time by a score of 3-2. This victory sent Nigeria to the quarter-finals, where they were eventually eliminated by Egypt.
The next meeting between Nigeria and Cameroon in the 2024 AFCON ROUND OF 16 is sure to be another exciting encounter,where Rigobert song and Jose Peseiro will be taking a gander at outmaneuvering each other to convey their group to the last eight. . The rivalry between the two teams is not only fierce on the pitch, but also off the pitch, as fans of both teams are always passionate and vocal in their support of their respective teams.
Nigeria vs Cameroon is scheduled to kick off 9pm Nigeria on Saturday, January 27, 2024.The match will take place at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan.