LIVE UPDATE:  Nigeria vs Cameroon (0-0) 18 mins

The Super Eagles of Nigeria’s game against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon is underway.

This game is the eighth encounter between Nigeria and Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations. Notably, three of these previous meetings occurred in the tournament’s finals during 1984, 1988, and 2000 – with Cameroon emerging victorious in each instance.

Here is the line-up:

Goalkeeper: Stanley Nwabali

Defenders: Semi Ajayi, William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina

Wing-backs: Ola Aina, Zaidu Sanusi

Midfielders: Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi

Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon

Cameroon confirmed line-up vs Nigeria

Formation: (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper: Fabrice Ondoa

Defenders: Jean-Charles Castelletto, Christopher Wooh, Oumar Gonzalez

Wing-backs: Nouhou Tolo, Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu

Midfielders: Olivier Ntcham, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa

Forwards: Georges-Kevin N’Koudou, Karl Toko Ekambi, Frank Magri

Nigeria scores through Semi Ajayi’s rebound after a long press in the opposition’s box

However, the goal was subjected to a VAR review.

The Moroccan referee, Rédouane Jiyed, ruled the game offside.

Stay tuned for all the excitement as two powerhouse teams from the continent clash in the AFCON round of 16 in Abidjan.