Nigeria are set to face Cameroon in the round of 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
The Super Eagles advanced into the knockout phase of the competition after finishing as runners-up in Group A with seven points from three games.
Cameroon, on the other hand, finished second in Group C behind leaders Senegal with four points in three games.
The two former AFCON champions will rekindle rivalry when they meet for the seventh time in Africa’s premier football competition.
When is Nigeria vs Cameroon game
The round of 16 match between Nigeria and Cameroon will take place on Saturday, January 27 by 9PM (Nigerian Time).
The encounter will be played inside the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.
How to watch the game in Nigeria
You can watch the round of 16 match between Nigeria and Cameroon LIVE on Afrosport TV, NTA, AIT, TVC Entertainment, Affia TV, Wazobia TV and BON (Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria) member stations anywhere in Nigeria.
You can also watch on the go via Afrosport TV Facebook page and on the VIDIVU online portal.
What do stats say about Nigeria vs Cameroon
Nigeria and Cameroon have faced each other previously on 25 different occasions on the international scene.
The most recent game between both countries was a friendly match in June 2021 that ended in a goalless draw while their last competitive meeting at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations ended in a 3-2 victory for Nigeria in Egypt.
Nigeria and Cameroon have played seven games at AFCON and they have a share of three wins each and the only game that draw in a draw was in the 1988 edition.
An average of three goals have been scored in each of their last five games at the AFCON.
