LIVE: Nigeria 1 - 0 Cameroon (2018 World Cup Qualifier)

- Nigeria will face African champions Cameroon today in Uyo

- The two familiar foes will meet in a 2018 World Cup qualifier

- Super Eagles are leading the Group B with 6 points after 2 games

Below is the LIVE updates of the clash between 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying game Nigeria and Cameroon

33' What a superb save from Nigeria goalie Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Cameroon almost score

31' Odion Ighalo gets a yellow card for his jubilation after scoring the opener at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium

29' Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel supplies the superb pass

28' Goal......Super Eagles finally get the breakthrough

27' Great run from Chelsea star Victor Moses

25' Nigerian are now livid as the Super Eagles would have been a goal up

23' Goal......and Nigeria score, but the referee signals for an off side

21' Free kick to the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Moses will take it

19' Tension is high in Uyo as the Super Eagles fans are shouting for goals, still goalless

18' What a pass from right back Shehu Abdullahi, but Victor Moses was unable to score for the Super Eagles

16' So far, the Super Eagles have not gotten any one on one chance with the Cameroonian goalie

14' Nigeria are now back in this game with superb passes in the midfield from captain John Obi Mikel

12' Great pace from Victor Moses from the right flanks

10' Serious pressure are now on the Super Eagles as the Cameroonians had come close twice in this tie in Uyo

9' Ezenwa saves again for Nigeria

8. Corner kick for the Cameroonians

7' Nigeria's defense lines must be cautious in this game as the Cameroonians are really tormenting them

6. Free-kick given to Cameroon, and Ezenwa comes out quick to save

5. Super Eagles are trying to get back into the game, but their opponents are still dominating

4' Cameroonian are really giving the Super Eagles a serious fight in this game

3' Another strong attempt by the Cameroonians as Siani's shot was well blocked by Ezenwa

2' The Cameroonians are now pilling the pressure on the Super Eagles, and they almost score, but Nigeria goalie Ezenwa saves

1' And here we go at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium as Nigeria start the match

Super Eagles players are currently warming up on the pitch, and the tension is high in the Stadium as fans are cheering the Nigerians to go for the win.

NAIJ.com's live update start at 5 pm (Nigerian time)

Nigeria vs Cameroon: Ezenwa, Shehu, Echiejile, Ekong, Balogun, Onazi, Ndidi, Mikel, Victor Moses, Moses Simon, Ighalo

Cameroon XI vs Nigeria: Ondoa, Faï, Teikeu, Ngadeu, Leuko Siani, Zambo, Moukandjo, Bassogog, Aboubakar, Moumi

It is 40 minutes to the kick off of the much anticipated 2018 World Cup qualifying encounter between the Super Eagles and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.

The match will start 5pm Nigerian time at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, and NAIJ.com is on ground to give you the live updates.

Below is the preview for the match

Reigning African champions Cameroon will take a big step to fight for the 2018 FIFA World Cup ticket in Russia when they face the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Uyo.

Nigeria who are the 2013 champions will be at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium to host their much heralded opponents in what will be an explosive duel today September 1, 2017.

The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon will go into the encounter to pull a surprise in Uyo as they would want to go back to Russia next year after taking part in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup as African champions.

Super Eagles of Nigeria in training

But Cameroon must have it at the back of their minds that the last game between them and the Super Eagles ended in a defeat as they were thrashed 3-0 in a friendly game played in 2015.

Super Eagles will be missing the service of Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi who pulled out due to injury, but Nigerian skipper John Obi Mikel has stated emphatically that they will win the match for goalkeeper Carl Ikeme.

Super Eagles of Nigeria to face African champions Cameroon in a tough game in Uyo

'I always pray and think about Carl Ikeme everyday, and I have told my teammates for us to win this match for him as we can't afford to lose the World Cup ticket.

''The family of my girlfriend in Russia are expecting me to come for the World Cup, and they might kill me if we don't qualify,'' Mikel explained.