Nigeria will face five-time African champions, Cameroun, in their Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash.

Cameroun survived a first round elimination scare in group C to finish second behind defending champions Senegal.

The Indomitable Lions snatch a late winner against Gambia in a dramatic five-goal thriller at Stade de la Paix in Bouake.

It was Rigobert Song’s only victory in the competition yet after an early draw and defeat against Guinea and Senegal respectively.

Meanwhile, Nigeria also finished as runners up in group A behind Equatorial Guinea, on Monday.

Jose Peseiro’s side are unbeaten in the group stage and finished with 5 points.

In their past meetings, both teams have 3 wins each and 1 draw in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Overall, the Super Eagles have won 12 of their meetings and lost 5, while the sides have drawn 8 times.

In their most recent meeting in a competitive game, Nigeria snatched a 3-2 victory against the Central African team at the 2019 Cup of Nations.

The round of 16 fixtures in Cote d’Ivoire will get underway on January 27 with the Nigeria and Cameroun game at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium.