Key Takeaways:
- Nigeria overpowered Mozambique 4–0 in the AFCON round of 16 on Monday night
- Victor Osimhen scored twice, while Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams were also on the scoresheet
- The Super Eagles will discover their quarter-final opponents on Tuesday following the Algeria vs DR Congo fixture
Match Analysis
Nigeria advanced to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 after delivering a dominant 4–0 display against Mozambique in their round-of-16 encounter. The Super Eagles commanded proceedings from the outset, never in danger of surrendering control, as their superior quality translated into four unanswered goals.
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First-Half Dominance
The early stages saw Nigeria immediately assert themselves, with Victor Osimhen appearing to open the scoring within the first two minutes. However, the effort was disallowed after VAR adjudged the striker to be offside. Unperturbed, Nigeria maintained relentless pressure. Ademola Lookman broke the deadlock on 20 minutes, expertly finishing to put his side ahead. Osimhen doubled the advantage just five minutes later, clinically converting after finding space in the penalty area. The Super Eagles reached half-time with a deserved 2–0 lead, firmly showcasing their control of the match.
Second-Half Control and Clinical Edge
Upon resumption, Nigeria continued in the same vein. In the 47th minute, Lookman turned provider for Osimhen, who made no mistake in notching his second of the night to put the contest beyond Mozambique’s reach. The Nigerian defence, organised by Calvin Bassey, handled Mozambique’s attack effectively, including nullifying the threat of winger Geny Catamo.
Akor Adams then added a fourth in the 70th minute, having already played a key role with two earlier assists. His goal underscored a dominant all-round display as Nigeria secured their fourth consecutive win in this year’s competition.
Match Statistics
| Match | GoalScorers |
|---|---|
| Nigeria 4–0 Mozambique | Ademola Lookman (20′), Victor Osimhen (25′, 47′), Akor Adams (70′) |
What Lies Ahead
Mozambique’s remarkable campaign concludes at the round of 16 stage, while the Super Eagles progress with considerable momentum. Nigeria now await the outcome of Tuesday’s quarter-final decider between Algeria and DR Congo to learn who they will meet in their next fixture.
