Overview
- Nigeria's Super Eagles defeated Cameroon 2-0 in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16, with Ademola Lookman scoring both goals.
- Victor Osimhen, the reigning African Footballer of the Year, played a crucial role in creating opportunities for Nigeria, despite not scoring himself.
- The Super Eagles' victory was marked by a strong defensive performance, a shift from their traditional attacking style under coach Jose Peseiro.
- This win marks Nigeria's third consecutive knockout victory over Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Nigeria will face Angola in the quarterfinals.