Venue: Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaounde
Date: Monday 4 September, 2017
Time: 6pm West African Time
The Super Eagles of Nigeria left Uyo on Sunday to keep a date with the
Indomitable Lions of Cameroon for the second leg of the double header
between both countries.
Gerhat Rohr's touted side came away with an emphatic 4-0 win over the
African Champions in their first meeting at the Godswill Akpabio
Stadium, Uyo. With goals from Odion Ighalo, Mikel Obi, Victor Moses
and Kelechi Iheanacho capping a dominant display from the Super
Eagles.
In that match, the Cameroonians adopted a fast start which meant the
Eagles were pushed back as Hugo Broos' side pressed from the front
early on. They didn't or couldn't sustain that pressure, as the Super
Eagles built up a steam which they used to overcome the Idomitable
Lions once they got on the score sheet.
However, no two matches are the same. The Lions need a win to revive
whatever slim chances they have of qualifying for the World Cup in
Russia next summer. While Nigeria could effectively seal their passage
to Russia with a win and Zambia fail to beat Algeria in Constantine.
As the Chipolopolo defeated the Desert Foxes 3-1 in Ndola on Saturday.
If that happens, It would be Nigeria's sixth appearance at football's
showpiece event. After participating in 1994, 1998, 2002, 2010, 2014
editons of the tournament.
For Nigeria to be in such position at all with two matches to go, is a
remarkable achievement. Especially when the football pedigree of the
teams in the group is put into consideration, coupled with the fact of
how previous World Cup qualifiers have gone for the country.
The meeting in Yaounde would the 22nd between both sides. Nigeria made
it eleven wins with the victory in Uyo. With six draws and four defeat
to Cameroon.
Nigeria record against Cameroon: P22 W11 D6 L4
Teams News
FIFA have officially cleared Ola Aina to play for Nigeria. He is now
eligible to feature in the match in Yaounde. The 20 year old former
England youth international could feature as a substitute at some
point to tie him down to the team depending on how the games goes.
Gerhat Rohr is unlikely to alter the team that produced a complete
performance on Friday. Although Odion Ighalo would have to be assessed
after he was substituted with a knock. But he should be fit.
Possible line up should be the same from the first leg.
Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Shehu Abdulahi, Leon Balogun, William Ekong,
Elderson Echijele, Ogenyi Onazi, Wilfred Ndidi, Mikel Obi, Victor
Moses, Moses Simon, Odion Ighalo
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