AFCON 2023: Jay Jay Okocha Discloses What's Needed For Nigeria To Perform Well Against Cameroon

• Austin Jay Jay Okocha has shared his views on the Round of 16 tie between Nigeria and Cameroon
• The ex-Nigerian international also disclosed how the Super Eagles can have a good game on Saturday
• Nigeria and Cameroon both finished second in their respective groups in the preliminary stage

Nigerian legendary midfielder Austin Jay Jay Okocha has disclosed what the Super Eagles need to have a good game against Cameroon in the AFCON 2023 Round of 16.

The Super Eagles will battle the Indomitable Lions for a place in the quarter-finals on Saturday, January 30.

Both teams finished second in their respective groups during the first stage, with Nigeria struggling to score goals while Cameroon had difficulty keeping a clean sheet.

During an interview with CAF Online, The veteran midfielder, Okocha claimed Nigeria need teamwork for them to have a good performance against Cameroon.

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"Well, I think it's all about the team. I think we've seen how difficult this tournament is; they need each other. Of course, we expect Victor Osimhen to score the goals, but it's not an individual game; it's a teamwork," he said.

"If our offensive players can come to the party, I think we should be able to score goals, and that's the area I am expecting us to improve because defensive-wise, we've been solid, we've not been giving out a lot of chances, and we've not conceded a lot of goals, but going forward we still need to improve."

The winner between Nigeria and Cameroon will face the victor in the second round match between Angola and Namibia in the last eight.

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The Nantes star, during a pre-match press conference in Abidjan, claimed being physical doesn't guarantee winning.

The former Levante winger also made reference to the Super Eagles' win over the host nation, Ivory Coast, in the group stage.