FT: Nigeria 4 - 0 Cameroon

FT: Nigeria 4 - 0 Cameroon

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:49 PM

- Nigeria played African champions Cameroon in Uyo

- The two familiar foes met in a 2018 World Cup qualifier

- Super Eagles are leading the Group B with 9 points after 3 games

Below is the LIVE updates of the clash between 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying game Nigeria and Cameroon.

For the match report click HERE.

And it is over in Uyo as Nigeria defeated Cameroon 4-0 in a 2018 World Cup qualifying match played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.

The Super Eagles as they meet Cameroon in the return leg on Monday.

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Nigeria's Super Eagles celebrate with the fans
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Final score, Nigeria 4-0 Cameroon. Thanks for following us. Join us again on Monday.

FT: Nigeria 4-0 Cameroon. Goals from Odion Ighalo, John Mikel Obi, Victor Moses and Kelechi Iheanacho gives Nigeria the win.

FT: Nigeria 4 - 0 Cameroon
Nigeria's Super Eagles celebrate
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87' Super Eagles looking for another goals as Iheanacho creates a chance for Ahmed Musa, but he misses

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Nigeria's Super Eagles in action
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85' Corner kick for Cameroon, and Zambo takes it

83; Leicester City forward Ahmed Musa comes in for Chelsea star Victor Moses

78' Ogenyi Onazi makes a superb cross inside the box, and Iheanacho heads in a remarkable style

77' Superb header from Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho

75' Goal number 4 for Nigeria. This is a disgrace for African champions Cameroon

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Nigeria's Super Eagles fans celebrate
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74' Glorious chance missed by Leon Balogun, that would have been the fourth goal for Nigeria

73' Corner kick for Nigeria and Victor Moses takes it

69' A good cross from Ogenyi Onazi which locates Victor Moses inside the box, but the Chelsea star misses

67' And Mikel goes out for Agu as Nigeria still lead 3-0

66' Kelechi Iheanacho comes in for Nigeria

Live: Nigeria 3 - 0 Cameroon
Cameroonian fans are now in a sad mood
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54' And its in......Goal number three for Nigeria. What a superb goal

54' Superb counter attack for Nigeria with Victor Moses making the run

53' Former Kano Pillars star Shehu Abdullahi creates a superb chance from the right back, but Ighalo fails to make use of it

52' Free kick for the Super Eagles, and Victor Moses takes it

50' Siani makes a very awful pass to Zambo as Ikechukwu Ezenwa saves with ease

49' Super Eagles goalie Ezenwa saves again to the delight of Nigeria fans

48' African champions are now dominating this game in the second half with flurry of attacks

47' The Cameroonians make a superb run searching for their first goal

46' Second half underway

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Nigeria's Super Eagles
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45' And now the referee blows the half time whistle, and it is Nigeria 2-0 Cameroon. Odion Ighalo and Mikel Obi scored the two goals for the Super Eagles

44' The Cameroonians are now being taught a good football lesson by the Super Eagles as they have failed to show any stuff of being African champions in the last 20 minutes

43' Great goal from Nigerian captain John Obi Mikel

42' Goal.........Nigeria score the second goal in this encounter

40' What a miss from Victor Moses

39' Wilfred Ndidi with a an excellent throw, but Cameroonian goalkeeper comes out fast to save

37' Serious pressure are now on the Cameroonians as the Super Eagles are currently mesmerizing them in this tie. still 1-0

35' What a miss from Simon Moses, Nigeria would have been two goals up

33' What a superb save from Nigeria goalie Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Cameroon almost score

31' Odion Ighalo gets a yellow card for his jubilation after scoring the opener at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium

29' Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel supplies the superb pass

28' Goal......Super Eagles finally get the breakthrough

27' Great run from Chelsea star Victor Moses

25' Nigerian are now livid as the Super Eagles would have been a goal up

23' Goal......and Nigeria score, but the referee signals for an off side

21' Free kick to the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Moses will take it

19' Tension is high in Uyo as the Super Eagles fans are shouting for goals, still goalless

18' What a pass from right back Shehu Abdullahi, but Victor Moses was unable to score for the Super Eagles

16' So far, the Super Eagles have not gotten any one on one chance with the Cameroonian goalie

14' Nigeria are now back in this game with superb passes in the midfield from captain John Obi Mikel

12' Great pace from Victor Moses from the right flanks

10' Serious pressure are now on the Super Eagles as the Cameroonians had come close twice in this tie in Uyo

9' Ezenwa saves again for Nigeria

8. Corner kick for the Cameroonians

7' Nigeria's defense lines must be cautious in this game as the Cameroonians are really tormenting them

6. Free-kick given to Cameroon, and Ezenwa comes out quick to save

5. Super Eagles are trying to get back into the game, but their opponents are still dominating

4' Cameroonian are really giving the Super Eagles a serious fight in this game

3' Another strong attempt by the Cameroonians as Siani's shot was well blocked by Ezenwa

2' The Cameroonians are now pilling the pressure on the Super Eagles, and they almost score, but Nigeria goalie Ezenwa saves

1' And here we go at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium as Nigeria start the match

Super Eagles players are currently warming up on the pitch, and the tension is high in the Stadium as fans are cheering the Nigerians to go for the win.

Legit.ng's live update start at 5 pm (Nigerian time)

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It is 40 minutes to the kick off of the much anticipated 2018 World Cup qualifying encounter between the Super Eagles and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.

The match will start 5pm Nigerian time at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, and Legit.ng is on ground to give you the live updates.

Below is the preview for the match

Reigning African champions Cameroon will take a big step to fight for the 2018 FIFA World Cup ticket in Russia when they face the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Uyo.

Nigeria who are the 2013 champions will be at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium to host their much heralded opponents in what will be an explosive duel today September 1, 2017.

The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon will go into the encounter to pull a surprise in Uyo as they would want to go back to Russia next year after taking part in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup as African champions.

Super Eagles of Nigeria in training
Super Eagles of Nigeria in training
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But Cameroon must have it at the back of their minds that the last game between them and the Super Eagles ended in a defeat as they were thrashed 3-0 in a friendly game played in 2015.

Super Eagles will be missing the service of Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi who pulled out due to injury, but Nigerian skipper John Obi Mikel has stated emphatically that they will win the match for goalkeeper Carl Ikeme.

Super Eagles of Nigeria to face African champions Cameroon in a tough game in Uyo
Super Eagles of Nigeria to face African champions Cameroon in a tough game in Uyo
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'I always pray and think about Carl Ikeme everyday, and I have told my teammates for us to win this match for him as we can't afford to lose the World Cup ticket.

''The family of my girlfriend in Russia are expecting me to come for the World Cup, and they might kill me if we don't qualify,'' Mikel explained.

Super Eagles of Nigeria to face African champions Cameroon in a tough game in Uyo
Super Eagles of Nigeria to face African champions Cameroon in a tough game in Uyo
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng will bring you live text commentary of the match today at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo starting from 5pm.

Watch Legit.ng video of the Super Eagles below

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