Women’s Afcon 2016: Cameroon aim to end Nigeria hoodoo

Cameroon players huddle together for a talk during training

Hosts Cameroon go into the women’s Africa Cup of Nations final on Saturday aiming to win their first title and also avenge their 2014 defeat by Nigeria.

The Indomitable Lionesses lost 2-0 two years ago, and were also beaten by Nigeria in their other two appearances in the final.

That history perhaps adds extra pressure on Cameroon, who will be playing in front of their own fans in Yaounde, but they will take confidence into the match, having won all four of their games.

They also boast a defence that has yet to be breached in the tournament.

But they will be up against the tournament’s top scorers in Nigeria, who have 12 goals from their four matches. The Super Falcons also have a strong defence, having conceded only once – a penalty in their draw with Ghana.

It is set to be a fascinating battle and both sides go into the game at full strength, with no injury concerns.

The Indomitable Lionesses will be hoping their star player Gaelle Enganamouit ends her goal drought at the finals, while Nigeria will again look to …

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