AFCON 2025: Super Eagles thrash Mozambique 4-0 to reach quarter-finals

Nigeria has sealed a place in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals after overpowering Mozambique 4-0 in a dominant last-16 encounter played with authority and attacking flair.

Our correspondent reports that Nigeria’s frontline were in top form as they dismantled Mozambique to ease into the last eight at the end of a one-sided encounter.

The game played at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Morocco on Monday saw Ademola Lookman open scoring in 20th minute.

This was when he steered a precise finish into the top corner after a composed square pass from industrious forward Akor Adams.

Victor Osimhen extended Nigeria’s control with two well-taken goals, struck either side of half-time in the 25th and 47th minute respectively.

The goals effectively ended Mozambique’s resistance and underlined the Super Eagles’ tournament ambitions.

Akor Adams capped an impressive display by smashing home his first goal of the tournament in the 75th minute.

His shot from close range was too hot for goalkeeper Ernan Siluane to handle, as Nigeria maintained relentless pressure throughout.

Nigeria will meet either Algeria or DR Congo in Saturday’s quarter-final, buoyed by confidence and momentum as they continue their pursuit of a fourth continental title.