Cameroon v Nigeria: probable line-ups named for 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final

Cameroon and Nigeria have published their probable line-ups for Sunday’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final, with the match scheduled to begin at 17:00 GMT at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco.

The two sides meet in a highly anticipated last-eight tie, with the expected teams now outlined ahead of kick-off. The line-ups remain subject to confirmation, but they provide an indication of the players likely to start the contest.

Cameroon’s probable XI

Cameroon are expected to line up with Biya; Abega, Nyadjou, Dabda and Ndzana; Tome, Ngock and Mbele; Eto, Mendoua and Onguene.

The proposed selection features Biya at the start of the team sheet, followed by a defensive group of Abega, Nyadjou, Dabda and Ndzana. Tome, Ngock and Mbele are then listed in midfield, while Eto, Mendoua and Onguene complete the expected Cameroon side.

The Cameroon team will be looking to progress from the quarter-final when the game begins on Sunday evening. Their opponents are Nigeria, who have also named a probable starting line-up for the match in Casablanca.

Nigeria’s probable XI

Nigeria’s expected team is Nnadozie; Alozie, Demehin, Ohale and Imuran; Abiodun and Ucheibe; Kanu, Ajibade and Echegini; Oshoala.

Nnadozie is listed first for Nigeria, with Alozie, Demehin, Ohale and Imuran making up the next section of the proposed line-up. Abiodun and Ucheibe follow, before Kanu, Ajibade and Echegini are named behind Oshoala.

The quarter-final brings together the probable selections listed for both teams, with Cameroon and Nigeria set to compete for a place in the next stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

The fixture will take place at Stade Larbi Zaouli, Casablanca, Morocco. Kick-off is set for 17:00 GMT on Sunday.

Cameroon’s probable line-up: Biya; Abega, Nyadjou, Dabda, Ndzana; Tome, Ngock, Mbele; Eto, Mendoua, Onguene.

Nigeria’s probable line-up: Nnadozie; Alozie, Demehin, Ohale, Imuran; Abiodun, Ucheibe; Kanu, Ajibade, Echegini; Oshoala.

The final selections for the quarter-final will be confirmed before the match, but these are the expected teams currently listed for the meeting between Cameroon and Nigeria.