The Cote D’Ivoire 2023 Africa Cup of Nations resumes this Saturday after a brief match-free period, marking the onset of the knockout stages.
The Round of 16 kicks off with a match between the Palancas Negras of Angola and the Brave Warriors of Namibia at 6pm in the Stade de la Paix, Bouake.
Following this, a highly anticipated clash unfolds at 9pm at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, featuring arch rivals, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.
Moses Simon, the Nantes FC star, emphasizes the team’s commitment to maintaining their successful approach from previous matches.
Coach Jose Peseiro might persist with the effective 3-4-3 formation used in Nigeria’s last two group games against Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau.
Notably, the Indomitable Lions, bolstered by the return of captain Vincent Abubakar and winger Clinton Njie, prepare to face a resurgent Super Eagles squad, which sees the return to full fitness of Vice captain William Troost-Ekong and midfielder Alhassan Yusuf.