The Tremendous Eagles have booked a spot within the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals with a commanding 4–0 victory over Mozambique of their Spherical of 16 conflict in Fès.
The Eagles began strongly, constructing on their good group stage document, having gained all three matches to high Group C. Mozambique, making their first-ever look within the Spherical of 16 after ending as among the best third-placed groups in Group F, struggled to deal with Nigeria’s tempo and attacking menace.
The Tremendous Eagles took an early lead within the twentieth minute when Ademola Lookman transformed an help from Akor Adams. Victor Osimhen doubled the benefit 5 minutes later, earlier than Lookman arrange Osimhen once more within the forty seventh minute to make it three. Adams Akor accomplished the scoring with Nigeria’s fourth within the seventy fifth minute.
Wilfred Ndidi captained the midfield alongside Frank Onyeka and Alex Iwobi, whereas Stanley Nwabali returned in purpose. The again 4 of Brilliant Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey and Bruno Onyemaechi stored Mozambique at bay all through the match.
Substitutions within the second half noticed Paul Onuachu and Samuel Chukwueze substitute Adams Akor and Lookman, whereas Onyeka and Ndidi have been changed by Tom Dele Bashiru and Onyedika as Chelle refreshed his midfield. Moses Simon additionally got here on for Osimhen.
By the eightieth minute, Nigeria had registered eight photographs on track, whereas Mozambique had but to check Nwabali.
With the win, Nigeria advance to the quarter-finals, sustaining their momentum as they chase a fourth AFCON title. They may face the winners of the match between Algeria and Congo DR
