Alex Iwobi scores winning goal to eliminate defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Cameroon

(Top L to R) Nigeria's goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi, Nigeria's forward Odion Ighalo, Nigeria's midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, Nigeria's defender Kenneth Omeruo, Nigeria's defender William Ekong, Nigeria's defender Chidozie Awaziem,(bottom L to R) Nigeria's forward Moses Simon, Nigeria's defender Olaoluwa Aina, Nigeria's midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo, Nigeria's forward Alex Iwobi and Nigeria's forward Ahmed Musa pose for a group picture during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Round of 16 football match between Nigeria and Cameroon at the Alexandria Stadium in the Egyptian city on July 6, 2019. [AFP]

Odion Ighalo scored twice and teed up Alex Iwobi's winning goal as Nigeria eliminated defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Cameroon after a thrilling 3-2 victory in Alexandria on Saturday.

China-based forward Ighalo bundled home a scrappy opener but Clarence Seedorf's Cameroon hit back through Stephane Bahoken and Clinton Njie with two quick-fire goals before half-time.