The Super Eagles of Nigeria produced a commanding performance to sweep aside Mozambique 4-0 in the Round of 16 at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, sealing their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria set the tone early and never loosened their grip on the contest. Ademola Lookman opened the scoring in the 20th minute, arriving with purpose to finish a well-worked move and ignite celebrations among the Nigerian supporters in Fez. Five minutes later, Victor Osimhen doubled the advantage, latching onto a pass from Akor Adams and steering the ball home with authority.
Mozambique struggled to stem the tide as Nigeria continued to press with confidence and control. Osimhen struck again shortly after the restart in the 47th minute, capitalising on another incisive delivery to make it 3-0 and effectively put the tie beyond reach. The Super Eagles were relentless, rotating the ball crisply and breaking lines with ease.
The fourth goal arrived in the 75th minute and crowned a dominant evening. Akor Adams finished calmly after being teed up by Lookman, underlining Nigeria’s attacking depth and cohesion. Substitutions followed as Nigeria managed the game professionally, with Moses Simon, Paul Onuachu, Samuel Chukwueze, Raphael Onyedika and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru all introduced to maintain intensity.
Mozambique made changes of their own in search of a response, but Nigeria’s defensive unit held firm. Calvin Bassey and Wilfred Ndidi were cautioned, though the bookings did little to disrupt the Super Eagles’ rhythm as they closed out the match with composure.
The emphatic victory means Nigeria advance to the quarter-finals, where they will face either Algeria, winners of Group E, or DR Congo, runners-up in Group D.