Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, title hope received a boost on Monday night after their overwhelming 4-0 win against Mozambique in Morocco.
Victor Osimhen scored a brace and a goal each from Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams ensured Nigeria defeated Mozambique in the Round of 16 to qualify for the quarter-final.
Nigeria will now face the winner of Tuesday’s Round of 16 clash between Algeria and DR Congo, in the quarter-finals on Saturday in Marrakech.
Before the Round of 16 encounter against Mozambique, the Super Eagles had won all three group games against Tanzania (2-1), Tunisia (3-2), and Uganda (3-1).
Their dominant display against the Mambas in Fes on Monday really shows that they have a steady improvement at the AFCON so far.
Eric Chelle’s men had 62% possession of the ball, registered 21 shots and five corner-kicks, while Mozambique had 38% possession and two shots on goal and no corner-kick.
Hopefully, the Super Eagles will continue with the same momentum in the quarter-finals stage.
The synergy between Osimhen, Lookman, and Adams seems to be solidifying at just the right moment, coinciding with the team’s overall unity.
Against Mozambique, Adams registered two assists—setting up Lookman and Osimhen—before finding the back of the net himself.
Lookman reciprocated by assisting Osimhen for his other goal, showcasing the impressive synergy among the Super Eagles’ front three, who were responsible for all four goals against the Mambas.
