AFCON 2023: We’ll remain focused on applying our tactics to carry the day" - Rigobert Song

Cameroon Indomitable Lions Coach, Rigobert Song has stated his team's approach to the African Cup of Nations round of 16 clash against Nigeria on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The ex-international turned coach spoke ahead of the match, stating that the team's objective is to go far as much as they can.

Song revealed his team will remain focus and apply their tactics against an organized Super Eagles side in order to carry the day.

“I believe that we are here for the tournament and our objective is to go as far as we can.”

“Nigeria is one of the most organized teams so far. We know we can’t afford mistakes anymore, we’ll remain focused on applying our tactics to carry the day."

The two sides have met in the AFCON 6 times with Cameroon triumphing in 3 final matches of the Africa Cup of Nations in 1984, 1988 and 2000 while Nigeria won 2-1 in the bronze medal-match of the 1992 AFCON; a 2-1 win in Monastir in a 2004 AFCON quarter-final and; a 3-2 win in Alexandria in a 2019 AFCON Round of 16 clash.

The match will take place at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Saturday at 9pm Nigerian time.

Uche Dozie