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AFCON 2019: Nigeria to lock horns with Cameroon in Round of 16

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Nigeria will face defending champions Cameroon in the Round of 16 of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.

The two African football big wigs will lock horns in Alexandria on Saturday.

The Super Eagles qualified for the knockout phase after finishing as runners-up in Group B  following their shocking 2-0 defeat to Madagascar.

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The Indomitable Lions were held to a 0-0 draw by Benin, who sealed their place in the knockout stages for the first time.

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Benin held on for a point that means they will progress as one of the four best third-place teams and are likely to face hosts Egypt or Morocco, with South Africa now awaiting the result of Tuesday night’s final fixtures in Group E to see if they have qualified.

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Meanwhile, Ghana’s 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau ensured that the Black Stars topped Group F and they will now face the runner-up from Group E.

 

 

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