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Nigeria knock out Cameroon in AFCON thriller

Nigeria ousted holders and bitter rivals Cameroon from the Africa Cup of Nations as they scored twice in three minutes to come from behind and win.
May 17, 2023, 05:21 am - Reuters

Match Timeline

Nigeria
Cameroon
  • KO
  • 19
  • 28
  • 41
  • 44
  • HT
  • 51
  • 60
  • 62
  • 63
  • 66
  • 70
  • 70
  • 85
  • 87
  • 90+1
  • FT

Match Commentary

90'+4'
Match ends, Nigeria 3, Cameroon 2.
90'+4'
Second Half ends, Nigeria 3, Cameroon 2.
90'+3'
Attempt blocked. Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui (Cameroon) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by André-Frank Zambo Anguissa.
Match Stats
NGACMR
Possession
38.6%
61.438.6
61.4%
Shots on Goal
4
3
Shot Attempts
16
12
Yellow Cards
1
2
Corner Kicks
6
7
Saves
2
2