Super Eagles Cruise Into AFCON Quarterfinals With Ruthless 4-0 Mozambique Rout.
Nigeria dismantle Mozambique 4-0 in AFCON Round of 16, with goals from Lookman, Osimhen and Adams to advance into quarterfinals.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria stormed into the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a commanding 4-0 win over Mozambique on Monday evening in Fez, Morocco, sending a powerful message to the rest of the continent.
Nigeria put on a ruthless attacking display in their Round of 16 clash, dismantling a determined Mozambique side that had reached the knockout stage for the first time in its history. The Super Eagles’ front line terrorised the Mozambican defence from the outset, showcasing both clinical finishing and tactical cohesion.
The scoring began in the 20th minute when Ademola Lookman opened the account with a fine finish following good build-up play. Five minutes later, Victor Osimhen doubled Nigeria’s advantage with a close-range strike, putting the three-time African champions firmly in control by halftime.
Osimhen continued his fine form early in the second half, adding a third goal in the 47th minute, effectively ending any hopes of a Mozambican comeback. The emphatic victory was completed in the 75th minute by Akor Adams, who rifled home a powerful strike to make it four, capping off Nigeria’s statement performance.
The Super Eagles’ dominant display was fueled by the creative flair and energy of Lookman and Osimhen, with both players instrumental in Nigeria’s attacking rhythm. The result was not only a testament to the team’s depth and quality but also reinforced Nigeria’s credentials as one of the favorites for the tournament title.
For Mozambique, the match ended a historic AFCON run, but the experience of competing in the knockout phase marks a milestone for the Mambas and their supporters.
Nigeria now advance to the quarterfinals, where they will face the winner of the clash between Algeria and DR Congo in Marrakesh this weekend. With their perfect record and attacking firepower on full display, the Super Eagles head into the next round with confidence and momentum as they pursue continental glory.
