Nigeria’s Super Eagles booked a commanding place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after overpowering Mozambique 4–0 in their Round of 16 clash at the Complexe Sportif de Fès.
From the opening exchanges, the Super Eagles asserted their authority, blending pace, precision and tactical discipline to overwhelm a Mozambique side experiencing their first-ever appearance in the AFCON knockout stage.
The breakthrough arrived in the 20th minute when Ademola Lookman calmly finished a well-worked attacking move to give Nigeria the lead.
The goal sparked a wave of pressure, and Victor Osimhen doubled the advantage five minutes later with a clinical close-range effort, ensuring Nigeria went into the break firmly in control.
Nigeria wasted no time after the restart, as Osimhen struck again just two minutes into the second half, expertly converting a timely assist to make it 3–0.
The Galatasaray striker tormented the Mozambican defense throughout the contest with his movement, physical presence and sharp finishing.
Lookman remained at the heart of Nigeria’s attacking play and later provided the spark that led to the fourth goal.
Akor Adams completed the rout in the 75th minute, putting the result beyond doubt and capping a dominant team performance.
Despite the heavy defeat, Mozambique showed resilience and were widely applauded for reaching the knockout stage for the first time in their AFCON history.
However, they struggled to breach a solid Nigerian backline and were unable to match the Super Eagles’ attacking intensity.
For Nigeria, the emphatic victory underlines their growing confidence and championship credentials as they march into the quarter-finals.
With Lookman and Osimhen in devastating form, the Super Eagles will head into the next round believing a deep title run is well within reach.
