Nigeria vs. Cameroon

In a clash of titans, Nigeria and Cameroon, boasting eight Nations Cup titles between them, face off. Despite shaky coaching, Cameroon’s indomitable spirit may give them the edge, especially with Vincent Aboubakar in contention to return. The prediction favors Cameroon to emerge victorious.

Guinea vs. Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea’s surprising run meets Guinea in a matchup where the former’s recent form and top scorer, Emilio Nsue, could prove decisive. Guinea’s struggle to carry a threat might be their downfall, and the prediction leans towards Equatorial Guinea for the win.

Angola vs. Namibia

Namibia’s historic run faces a stern test against Angola, who exceeded expectations in the group stage. Despite defensive vulnerabilities, Angola’s technical quality suggests they will secure their first-ever AFCON knockout victory, according to predictions.

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Cape Verde vs. Mauritania

Cape Verde, the surprise package of the tournament, clashes with Mauritania, who secured their first win in their last match. Cape Verde’s technical prowess and goal-scoring ability make them the favorites, with predictions favoring a victory for the islanders.

Morocco vs. South Africa

Morocco, embroiled in controversy, faces South Africa in a match where the former’s quality, led by Hakim Ziyech, is expected to prevail. Despite South Africa’s impressive performance, the prediction leans towards Morocco advancing to the quarterfinals.

Mali vs. Burkina Faso

Mali, with home support, takes on Burkina Faso, known for their AFCON knockout expertise. Despite lacking creativity, Burkina Faso’s experience may not be enough against Mali’s edge, leading to predictions favoring Mali for the win.

Senegal vs. Ivory Coast

Senegal, a standout team, faces Ivory Coast in a match marked by the latter’s tumultuous campaign. Senegal’s stability and emergence of young talents make them the favorites, with predictions pointing towards a victory for the reigning champions.

Egypt vs. Democratic Republic of Congo

Egypt, troubled and without talisman Mohamed Salah, meets Democratic Republic of Congo with a vibrant attacking unit. Despite Egypt’s vulnerabilities, predictions suggest a shock victory for the Leopards, capitalizing on the intensity and intelligent movement of Yoane Wissa.

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A “technical problem” caused an error in the initial draw, which Uefa said had been “declared void”.

Premier League champions Manchester City face Portugal’s Sporting Lisbon while six-time winners Liverpool play three-time winners Inter Milan.

Manchester United face Spanish champions Atletico Madrid.

In the standout tie of the round, 13-time champions Real Madrid come up against French powerhouse Paris St-Germain.

Read: Uefa Champions League Round Of 16 Draw Nullified

Champions League last-16 draw:

Red Bull Salzburg v Bayern Munich

Sporting Lisbon v Manchester City

Benfica v Ajax

Chelsea v Lille

Atletico Madrid v Manchester United

Villarreal v Juventus

Inter Milan v Liverpool

PSG v Real Madrid

In the original draw, Manchester United’s ball was pulled out of the pot against Villarreal but they were ineligible to face each other as they had been in the same group – an eventuality Uefa said the technology should have prevented.

Last season’s Europa League winners Villarreal were instead paired with Premier League champions City.

Further confusion appeared to occur when United were excluded from the pot of possible opponents for Atletico Madrid, and Liverpool included instead.

However, United could have played the Spanish side and Liverpool could not, having progressed into the knockout stage from the same group.

Uefa said in a statement: “Following a technical problem with the software of an external service provider that instructs the officials as to which teams are eligible to play each other, a material error occurred in the draw for the Uefa Champions League round of 16.

“As a result of this, the draw has been declared void and will be entirely redone.”

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Manchester United were initially drawn to face Villarreal but this was not permitted under tournament rules as they had been in the same group.

Instead the La Liga side were paired with Manchester City, while United drew Paris St-Germain.

In a statement, Uefa said the draw had been “declared void”.

It added: “Following a technical problem with the software of an external service provider that instructs the officials as to which teams are eligible to play each other, a material error occurred in the draw for the Uefa Champions League round of 16.

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“As a result of this, the draw has been declared void and will be entirely redone at 14:00 GMT.”

A second administrative error saw United excluded from the pot of possible opponents for Atletico Madrid and Liverpool included instead, although United could have played the Spanish side and Liverpool could not, having progressed into the knockout stage from the same group.

Atletico were drawn to face Bayern Munich but following the draw, the La Liga champions said they were in talks with Uefa “to ask for explanations and a solution after the mistakes made”.

European football expert Guillem Balague suggested 13-time champions Real Madrid, drawn against Portuguese club Benfica, “are not pleased at all by what has happened”.

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