After Angola’s qualification at the start of the evening, it’s time for one of the shocks of the CAN’s round of 16. Title contenders, Nigeria and Cameroon face each other from 9:00 p.m. Follow the shock live.
21:23 – Osimhen makes a mistake
While Georges-Kevin N’Koudou was gone, the winger was the victim of a foul by Victor Osimhen.
21:23 – The free kick does nothing
The free kick is well cleared by the Cameroonian defense.
9:20 p.m. – Big foul on Aina
Ola Aina attempts the one-touch throw but is cut down by Magri. Free kick for the Super Eagles thirty-five meters from the Ondoa cages.
21:18 – Troost-Ekong vigilant
Good defense from Troost-Ekong in front of Magri. The defender ensures and hands it over to his goalkeeper.
21:17 – Anguissa on the ground
Fighting with Iwobi to recover a ball, Zambo Anguissa collapsed after contact with Moses Simon in the face.
21:15 – Ngamaleu unclear
Superb cross from Olivier Ntcham for Ngamaleu on the right lane. The piston loses control and the ball ends up in touch.
21:14 – Magri hit in the face
Fighting with Ajayi in the air, Magri stays on the ground. The attacker was hit in the face.
21:12 – The goal is not awarded!
After viewing the VAR, Redouane Jiyed does not grant the goal. After Ondoa’s exit, only a Cameroonian was behind the goalkeeper. Ajayi is therefore offside.
9:11 p.m. – VAR intervenes!
The goal is not yet awarded by Redouane Jiyed for potential offside.
21:10 – Ajayi launches Nigeria!
The corner is well repelled by Ondoa. Lookman recovers the ball then crosses before the goalkeeper punches the leather. The ball returns to the feet of Moses Simon who strikes before another parade from Ondoa. Ajayi finds himself on the path and strikes but the goalkeeper can only brush the ball.
21:08 – Corner for Nigeria
Ondoa and Nouhou do not understand each other on a ball in the Cameroonian area. The left back touches the ball and concedes the corner.
21:06 – Nwabili gets scared
Olivier Ntcham tries a deep pass for Magri but it is anticipated by Nwabili who comes out. The goalkeeper tries a pass but it misses. Iwobi eventually recovers.
21:05 – Ondoa on the lookout
On Aina’s long touch, Ondoa recovers the ball in the air in front of his cage.
9:03 p.m. – Wooh vigilant
Found, Victor Osimhen tries to get rid of Christopher Wooh with a pigeon wing but the defender clears into touch.
21:03 – Osimhen furious
In the fight with Christopher Wooh, Victor Osimhen elbows but he is whistled for a foul on the defender.
21:02 – Ngamaleu unclear
After a mistake from Lookman, the Indomitable Lions leave quickly and Ngamaleu is found on his right lane. The full-back centers but it ends behind Nwabili’s cages.
9:00 p.m. – Here we go!
The Super Eagles kick off this clash. Let’s go for 90 minutes.
20:55 – Onana still on the bench!
As against Gambia, André Onana is on the bench. Rigobert Song prefers to start Ondoa.
20:53 – Entrance of the players
The two teams have just entered the pitch at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan.
20:50 – The list of substitutes
Here is the list of players who will start this clash on the bench:
- Nigeria: Aribo, Awaziem, Chukwueze, Iheanacho, Moffi, Musa, Omeruo, Onuachu, Onyedika, Osayi-Samuel, Uzoho, Yusuf
- Cameroon: Aboubakar, Eliott, Epassy, Kemen, Moukoudi, Moumbagna, Neyou, N’Jie, Onana, Tchamadeu, Tchato, Yongwa
20:45 – Song: “We are no longer in danger”
Glory of Cameroonian football, Rigobert Song projected himself in a press conference on this new competition which awaits its players: In sport, we stay on the positive things and we correct the negative a little. So, I think that with the three matches that we have already been able to play, I have reached a point where, today, I no longer have the right to calculate. I no longer calculate anything. I want to approach this competition, already, in relation to what happened in the last match and by correcting what went wrong. Everything was not perfect and you have to improve every day. My players are aware of this. I know what needs to be done so that I can do everything possible tomorrow (Editor’s note: Saturday) to obtain a positive result. When you know you are in danger, you are no longer in danger. So we are no longer in danger.”
20:40 – Match odds
For this meeting which seems very balanced, Nigeria is the favorite according to online sports betting sites:
- Betclic: Nigeria: 1.97 / Draw: 2.80 / Cameroon: 4.40
- Bwin: Nigeria: 1.85 / Draw: 2.70 / Cameroon: 4.05
- NetBet: Nigeria: 2.00 / Draw: 2.82 / Cameroon: 4.00
- Unibet: Nigeria: 2.05 / Draw: 3.05 / Cameroon: 4.05
20:35 – Peseiro: “Have fun”
At a press conference, José Peseiro did not hide the importance of this meeting against a historic opponent: “It’s a complicated match, of course. The two countries have won the CAN, cumulatively. It’s a match for history, against a great team. But Cameroon will also play against a great team. We know what we have to do to win. We must not concede any goals, score at least one, and pass. For that, you have to play with enthusiasm, determination, concentration. You have to make as many sacrifices as possible to run, fight, play. And in the end, have fun.”
20:30 – A quarter against Angola
Earlier in the evening, Angola easily disposed of Namibia (3-0) despite two red cards. Gelson Dala scored twice before Mabululu completed the Angolan qualification. Angola will face the winner of Nigeria – Cameroon.
20:25 – How to follow Nigeria – Cameroon in streaming?
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