In 17 matches, Cameroon have won only 4, three of these in the final matches in 1984, 1988 and 2000.
The Ivorians, who were handed a lifeline after Morocco defeated Zambia, will face favourites Senegal in the knockout round.
The lions' first AFCON title was against Nigeria inside the same stadium that will host Saturday's match.
Sangante, under pressure from Osimhen, put the ball into his own net for Nigeria’s only goal in the 37th minute.
“We defeated Cote d’Ivoire, but that is already in the past. We know that in football, what counts is the…
"They made monkey noises and it's not the first time it's happened to me," the 28-year-old said.
The Falconets secured a 3-0 aggregate win over Burundi in the final round of the African qualifying race.
"For now, the state is a gateway to the big Nigerian economy."
“I have unflagging confidence that this team will do it again. I have been saying it for some weeks now…
The Nigerians weathered the Ivorian storm and earned a deserved victory.