Ahead of their Round of 16 clash against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are leaving no stone unturned, as reported by Soccernet.ng.
Set to face their long-standing rivals on Saturday, January 27, at the Félix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Nigeria is keen on advancing to the AFCON quarterfinals. Despite Cameroon’s impressive track record with four AFCON Cup victories, the Super Eagles boast a more talented squad and are optimistic about securing their fourth AFCON win. Notably, injuries have affected key players like Wilfred Ndidi, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Victor Boniface.
In their pursuit of success, the Super Eagles have been diligently working on refining their tactics during training sessions. Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho, who missed the initial group stage matches due to injury, has returned to full-team training, adding depth to the squad. Victor Osimhen, a star forward for the Super Eagles, remains in prime condition and is expected to lead the frontline against Cameroon.
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The left side of the team presents a decision for head coach Jose Peseiro, with Moses Simon and Ademola Lookman both making an impact in training. The center defense appears robust with Kenneth Omeruo and Chidozie Awaziem, and Peseiro is likely to stick with the established three-man defense comprising Calvin Bassey, William Troost-Ekong, and Semi Ajayi.
Nigeria boasts an impressive defensive record at AFCON, conceding only one goal in three games. However, the attacking aspect requires attention, as the team has managed just one goal from open play in the competition hosted in Cote d’Ivoire.