The stage is now set for what many have categorized as the highly anticipated showdown in the round of 16 of AFCON 2023. Nigeria vs Cameroon will be the first round of 16 fixture to be played at AFCON 2023 and here is the latest on players with possible injury concerns ahead of the fixture.
The match fitness and latest injury updates on players ahead of Nigeria vs Cameroon were provided by the head coaches of the two countries in their pre-match press conference which was held today, Friday, January 26, 2024.
Cameroon injury update ahead of AFCON round of 16
Recent reports have brought exciting news for Cameroon's football fans, as their captain Vincent Aboubakar has recovered from the injury that sidelined him during the group stages of AFCON 2023. This development is a significant boost to the Indomitable Lions' hopes of advancing to the quarterfinals, as they prepare to face off against their fierce rivals, Nigeria's Super Eagles, in a highly anticipated round of 16 fixture.
In addition to Aboubakar's return, another key player, winger Clinton N'Jie, has also resumed training after his injury. N'Jie's pace and creativity could prove to be crucial for Cameroon's attacking play against Nigeria's defence. With both players back in contention for selection, Cameroon's coach will have some tough decisions to make as he looks to field the strongest possible lineup.
Both stars have not been available for Cameroon since the commencement of AFCON 2023 and as such their addition to the squad serves as a huge boost ahead of the must-win fixture against Nigeria.
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Song also confirmed that he has no issues with his goalkeepers amidst questions as to whether Andre Onana will be in goal for his side in the Nigeria vs Cameroon fixture.
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Nigeria injury update ahead of round of 16 fixture
Jose Peseiro in his pre-match conference ahead of the Nigeria vs Cameroon AFCON fixture did not state that the team will be missing any key player in the fixture as all players are back in training for Nigeria amidst initial concerns on the match fitness of the Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong who had missed the final game of the group stages against Guinea-Bissau.
Jose Peseiro also addressed the issue of Kelechi Iheanacho not playing for Nigeria yet amidst increasing pressure from fans to have the Leicester forward feature in a game for the team at AFCON.
He said, “You know Kelechi just recovered from injury, there is a reason why he is not playing. I am the coach and you can’t understand. I believe in Iheanacho and he will play in the tournament.”
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