Super Eagles Storm AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals With 4–0 Win Over Mozambique
Nigeria’s Super Eagles cruised into the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with an emphatic 4–0 win over Mozambique in their Round of 16 encounter in Fès.
Fresh from a flawless group stage where they won all three matches to finish top of Group C, the Eagles wasted no time asserting their dominance. Mozambique, who reached the knockout phase for the first time after qualifying as one of the best third-placed teams from Group F, found it difficult to contain Nigeria’s speed and fluid attacking play.
The breakthrough came in the 20th minute when Ademola Lookman finished off a move created by Akor Adams. Nigeria tightened their grip on the match five minutes later as Victor Osimhen doubled the lead. Shortly after the restart, Lookman turned provider again, teeing up Osimhen for his second goal in the 47th minute to put the game firmly beyond reach.
Akor Adams capped Nigeria’s commanding display in the 75th minute with the fourth goal, sealing a comprehensive victory.
Wilfred Ndidi led the team from midfield, partnering Frank Onyeka and Alex Iwobi, while Stanley Nwabali returned between the posts. The defensive line of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey and Bruno Onyemaechi ensured Mozambique posed little threat throughout the contest.
Head coach Chelle rotated his squad in the second half, introducing Paul Onuachu and Samuel Chukwueze for Akor Adams and Lookman, while Tom Dele-Bashiru and Onyedika replaced Onyeka and Ndidi. Moses Simon also came on for Osimhen as Nigeria comfortably managed the closing stages.
By the 80th minute, the Super Eagles had recorded eight shots on target, with Mozambique failing to register a single effort that troubled Nwabali.
The result sends Nigeria into the quarter-finals in confident fashion as they continue their push for a fourth AFCON crown. Their next opponents will be decided from the clash between Algeria and Congo DR.
