The Round of 16 clash in the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament sees two footballing giants, Nigeria and Cameroon, face off in a highly anticipated match.
With the stakes high and the excitement palpable, both teams have finalized their line-ups, showcasing the best talents from their respective nations.
Nigeria – 3-4-2-1 Formation
Starting XI:
Goalkeeper: 23 – Stanley Nwabali
Defenders: 6 – Semi Ajayi 5 – William Troost-Ekong 21 – Calvin Bassey 2 – Ola Aina
Midfielders: 8 – Frank Onyeka 17 – Alex Iwobi 3 – Zaidu Sanusi 15 – Moses Simon
Forwards: 18 – Ademola Lookman 9 – Victor Osimhen
Substitute Players: 24 – Terem Moffi 16 – Devis Epassy 22 – Kenneth Omeruo 19 – Faris Moumbagna 25 – Raphael Onyedika 2 – Harold Moukoudi 14 – Kelechi Iheanacho 18 – Darline Yongwa 20 – Chidozie Awaziem 6 – Olivier Kemen 7 – Ahmed Musa 20 – Ben Elliott 1 – Francis Uzoho 26 – Enzo Tchato Mbiayi 11 – Samuel Chukwueze 10 – Vincent Aboubakar 12 – Bright Osayi-Samuel 14 – Junior Tchamadeu 19 – Paul Onuachu 17 – Yvan Neyou 4 – Alhassan Yusuf 7 – Clinton N’Jie 10 – Joe Aribo 24 – André Onana
Coach: Jose Peseiro
Cameroon – 3-4-2-1 Formation
Starting XI:
Goalkeeper: 1 – Fabrice Ondoa
Defenders: 5 – Nouhou Tolo 8 – André-Frank Zambo Anguissa 22 – Olivier Ntcham
Midfielders: 3 – Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu 15 – Oumar Gonzalez 4 – Christopher Wooh 21 – Jean-Charles Castelletto
Forwards: 9 – Frank Magri 11 – Georges-Kevin N’Koudou 12 – Karl Toko Ekambi
Substitute Players: 24 – Terem Moffi 16 – Devis Epassy 22 – Kenneth Omeruo 19 – Faris Moumbagna 25 – Raphael Onyedika 2 – Harold Moukoudi 14 – Kelechi Iheanacho 18 – Darline Yongwa 20 – Chidozie Awaziem 6 – Olivier Kemen 7 – Ahmed Musa 20 – Ben Elliott 1 – Francis Uzoho 26 – Enzo Tchato Mbiayi 11 – Samuel Chukwueze 10 – Vincent Aboubakar 12 – Bright Osayi-Samuel 14 – Junior Tchamadeu 19 – Paul Onuachu 17 – Yvan Neyou 4 – Alhassan Yusuf 7 – Clinton N’Jie 10 – Joe Aribo 24 – André Onana
Coach: Rigobert Song
As the players take to the field, anticipation fills the air, and fans eagerly await the outcome of this exhilarating encounter between two footballing powerhouses. Stay tuned for live updates and analysis as Nigeria and Cameroon battle it out for a spot in the quarter-finals of the AFCON 2023 tournament.
