Nigeria vs Cameroon: AFCON Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds today

Nigeria vs Cameroon: AFCON Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds today

A mammoth Africa Cup of Nations clash in the last-16 takes place today, when Nigeria meet Cameroon.

The neighbouring countries endured wildly different group stages with the Super Eagles enjoying a cruise into the knockouts with victories over Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau.

Cameroon, meanwhile, were on the verge of a shock exit at the hands of Gambia when two stoppage-time goals sent them through in dramatic fashion.

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But the rumours surrounding their camp and a set on uninspiring performances make them the underdogs to reach the quarter-finals, where Namibia or Angola will lie in wait.

The Indomitable Lions will be keen to avenge their defeat to Nigeria at this stage of the 2019 AFCON, whereas it was the Super Eagles who were ousted by Tunisia in the last-16 two years ago.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Nigeria vs Cameroon is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off today, Saturday, January 27, 2024.

The match will take place at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan.

Nigeria fell at this hurdle in the last AFCON (AFP via Getty Images)
Nigeria fell at this hurdle in the last AFCON (AFP via Getty Images)

Where to watch Nigeria vs Cameroon

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on BBC Three and Sky Sports Football, with coverage starting at 7.55pm.

Live stream: The game will be aired live and free online via the BBC Sport and iPlayer portals. Sky subscribers can also catch the contest via the Sky Go app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Nigeria vs Cameroon team news

Nigeria XI: Nwabali; Aina, Ekong, Ajayi, Bassey, Zaidu; Onyeka, Iwobi; Lookman, Osimhen, Simon

Subs: Uzoho, Al Hassan, Musa, Aribo, Chukwueze, Osayi, Iheanacho, Onuachu, Awaziem, Omeruo, Moffi, Onyedika

Cameroon XI: Ondoa, Castelletto, Gonzales, Wooh; Mgamaleu, Ntcham, Zambo, Tolo; Toko, Magri, Nkoudo

Subs: Moukoudi, Kemen, Vincent, Tchamadeu, Tchato, Yongwa, Neyou, Moumbagma, Elliott, Onana, Epassy, Njie

Nigeria vs Cameroon prediction

Even though Nigeria put together a solid record in the groups, they have often failed to make it count at crucial moments in recent times.

Up against a Cameroon team with a particular point to prove, this one may go all the way.

A 1-1 draw, Nigeria to win on penalties.

Cameroon have landed a tough draw (AFP via Getty Images)
Cameroon have landed a tough draw (AFP via Getty Images)

Head to head (h2h) history and results

The Super Eagles have lost just one of their last eight meetings with the Indomitable Lions.

Nigeria wins: 12

Cameroon wins: 5

Draw: 8

Nigeria vs Cameroon match odds

Nigeria to qualify: 4/9

Cameroon to qualify: 8/5

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).