Cameroon controlled possession in majority of the first half
Nigeria came close to scoring through kelechi Ihaenacho who stroke his shot over the bar.
Nigeria entered the second half with a different energy as they controlled possession creating many chances but couldn’t get the end of them.
Moses simon came close to scoring with a shot out of the box but had it saved by Cameroon goalkeeper Omossola.
Nigeria continued creating chances and came close again with freekick after Etebo was fouled on the edge of the box but they just couldn’t get back Omossola who again answered present to save the ball
The two sides will meet again on the 8th of June for the 2nd encounter