Cameroon's Naomi Eto eyes upset against Nigeria in Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals
Cameroon midfielder Naomi Eto stated that the Indomitable Lionesses are determined to perform their best when they face defending champions Nigeria in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women鈥檚 Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca on Sunday. The match, held at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, will determine which team advances to the semi-finals and secures an automatic spot in the 2027 FIFA Women鈥檚 World Cup in Brazil. While Nigeria is considered the favorite, Cameroon has had a strong tournament, topping Group D unbeaten with two wins and a draw. Eto acknowledged Nigeria's quality but emphasized Cameroon's readiness to compete for a semi-final berth. She mentioned that the team has a game plan prepared by the staff and works daily to improve through training, video meetings, and player exchanges. Eto stressed that Cameroon will maintain their established approach, focusing on enjoying the game together, which has been key to their success so far. She added that they will not change their playing style but will continue to apply the technical staff's plan and address any identified weaknesses. Cameroon aims for their first WAFCON semi-final appearance since 2016, while Nigeria seeks a record 11th continental title.
