The first major clash of the Round of 16 in the AFCON 2023 is about to kick off, featuring the Super Eagles of Nigeria against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. Before diving into the heart of the matter, here are the starting elevens for both teams.
Who between Nigeria and Cameroon will join Angola in the quarterfinals of the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations will be known in a few hours. Following the authoritative victory of the Palancas Negras against Namibia in the first match of the Round of 16, the heavyweight clash between Nigerians and Cameroonians takes place at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium. For this crucial match, José Peseiro, the coach of the Super Eagles, fields his top players, including Victor Osimhen, Moses Simons, and Alex Iwobi.
On the Cameroonian side, Rigobert Song has once again made bold choices, starting Fabrice Ondoa in goal instead of André Onana, who has ultimately taken a back seat. While the return of Vincent Aboubakar to the starting eleven was anticipated, it is Magri who will kick off the match. Previously uncertain for the encounter, Jean-Charles Castelleto and Kevin Nkoudou are indeed present against Nigeria. Without further delay, here are the official line-ups for both teams.
Super Eagles Starting XI: Nwabali – Ajayi, Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu, Iwobi, Onyeka, Aina – Lookman, Osimhen, Simons.
Indomitable Lions Starting XI: Ondoa – Wooh, Gonzalez, Castelleto – Nouhou, Ngamaleu, Anguissa, Ntcham – N’koudou, Magri, Toko Ekambi.
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