Nigeria will face defending champions Cameroon in the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt.
Group E managers commented on their final matches at the first stage of #TotalAFCON2019 … pic.twitter.com/uPGJf3gJOS
— CAF (@CAF_Online) July 2, 2019
The Super Eagles qualified for the knockout phase after finishing as Group B runners-up following their 2-0 defeat to Madagascar.
They now face the Indomitable Lions who booked their place in the knockout phase after Benin Republic held them to a 0-0 draw at Ismailia Stadium, Ismailia on Tuesday.
Fairytale qualifiers Madagascar stay in Alexandria, where they stunned three-time former champions Nigeria to win Group B, for a showdown with DR Congo.
Tunisia have been a major disappointment so far under French coach Alain Giresse, failing to win any of three group matches.
The fixture list you've all been waiting for. ?
Here's how the tournament tree looks, with all round of 16 teams drawn.#TotalAFCON2019 pic.twitter.com/OYSqeYuPAm
— CAF (@CAF_Online) July 2, 2019
ROUND OF 16 MATCHES
Morocco vs Benin
Uganda vs Senegal
Nigeria vs Cameroon
Egypt vs South Africa
Madagascar vs DR Congo
Algeria vs Guinea
Mali vs Ivory Coast
Ghana vs Tunisia
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