Nigeria 3-2 Cameroon: 5 Talking Points | 2019 Africa Cup of Nations

#1 Cameroon's poor record against Nigeria continues

The Indomitable Lions are without victory against Nigeria from open play since 1989

Nigeria and Cameroon have been regular opponents over the years, as both nation's status means that they are expected to be in the latter stages of major tournaments.

However for all of Cameroon's prowess on the African scene, the Indomitable Lions are without victory against Nigeria from open play since 1989.

Though the five-time Nations Cup winners triumphed over Nigeria in the final of the 2000 Nations Cup in their own backyard, that was after a 2-2 draw in regular time, with the showpiece event decided by a penalty shootout.

Since that clash in 2000, both sides have met a total of six times with Nigeria winning all but one.

The last time both sides met in the Nations Cup, Nigeria ran out 2-1 winners in Tunisia 2004 while the Super Eagles also got a 4-0 home win and a 1-1 draw in the qualifications series for the 2018 World Cup.

Clarence Seedorf would have been looking to overturn Cameroon's recent poor record against Nigeria, but Gernot Rohr's men had other ideas and with their victory, they have ensured that Cameroon's poor record against them goes on.