Nigeria booked a convincing place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a dominant 4–0 victory over Mozambique on Monday night.
The emphatic win marked a historic milestone for the Super Eagles, who recorded their first-ever run of four consecutive victories at the AFCON finals. Eric Chelle’s side also finished top of Group C with a flawless record, underlining their growing authority in the competition.
Ademola Lookman set the tone with the opening goal before turning provider, laying on the assist for Victor Osimhen to double Nigeria’s advantage before the break.
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The duo combined again moments after the restart, with Osimhen completing his brace following another incisive pass from Lookman.
Nigeria’s dominance was capped late in the game when Akor Adams fired home a powerful strike from inside the penalty area to complete the rout, leaving Mozambique’s Mambas with no response.
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With confidence high after the commanding performance in Fez, the Super Eagles will now await the winner of the quarter-final tie between Burkina Faso and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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