The Super Eagles have secured their spot in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals after delivering a commanding 4-0 victory over Mozambique in their Round of 16 clash in Fès.
Building on their perfect group stage record, where they won all three matches to top Group C, the Eagles started strongly. Mozambique, making their first-ever appearance in the Round of 16 after finishing as one of the best third-placed teams in Group F, struggled to cope with Nigeria’s pace and attacking prowess.
Nigeria took the lead in the 20th minute when Ademola Lookman converted an assist from Akor Adams. Victor Osimhen doubled the advantage just five minutes later, before Lookman set up Osimhen again in the 47th minute to make it 3-0. Akor Adams capped off the scoring with Nigeria’s fourth goal in the 75th minute.
Wilfred Ndidi captained the midfield alongside Frank Onyeka and Alex Iwobi, while Stanley Nwabali returned to goal. The back four of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, and Bruno Onyemaechi effectively kept Mozambique at bay throughout the match.
Second-half substitutions saw Paul Onuachu and Samuel Chukwueze replace Adams Akor and Lookman, while Onyeka and Ndidi were substituted for Tom Dele Bashiru and Frank Onyeka, refreshing the midfield. Moses Simon also came on for Osimhen.
By the 80th minute, Nigeria had registered eight shots on target, while Mozambique had yet to test goalkeeper Nwabali.
With this win, Nigeria advances to the quarter-finals, maintaining their momentum as they chase a fourth AFCON title. They will face the winners of the match between Algeria and Congo DR.
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