AFCON 2023 OBSERVATORY! By Sola Fanawopo

Nigeria and Cameroon’s Rivalry at the AFCON

2019 – Nigeria beat then defending champions, Cameroon 3-2 at the Round of 16. Nigeria came back from 2 goals down to win the game.

2004 – Nigeria beat then defending champions, Cameroon 2-1 in the Quarter Finals.

2000 – Cameroon beat Nigeria 2-2 (4-3 on penalties) in the Final

1992 – Nigeria beat Cameroon 2-1 in the Third Place Match

1988 – Cameroon beat Nigeria 1-0 in the Final.

1988 – Nigeria and Cameroon drew 1-1 in the group stage

1984 – Cameroon beat Nigeria 3-1 in the Final.