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In-Depth: How Nigeria comeback KO’d Cameroon

The Super Eagles and the Indomitable Lions Played out a five-goal thriller. Goal analyses the tactical battle that unfolded

Nigeria and Cameroon faced off in the Round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) on Saturday evening as two quick-fire second-half goals saw Nigeria stage a comeback to win 3-2. Cameroon had scored two goals in quick succession themselves in the first half to go into the break with a 2-1 lead, but the Super Eagles’ comeback saw them progress to the quarter finals, whilst Cameroon’s tournament came to an end.