Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Mozambique 4-0 in the Round of 16 to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco on Monday night.
Victor Osimhen silenced his critics by scoring a brace, while Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams each found the net at the Complexe Sportif de Fes.
In the second minute, Victor Osimhen found the back of the net from a low cross by Frank Onyeka, but the goal was ruled out for offside.
Four minutes later, Fulham star Alex Iwobi came close to opening the scoring with a long-range effort that was pushed away by the goalkeeper.
Ademola Lookman eventually opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 20th minute, finishing off a through ball from Sevilla winger Akor Adams after a buildup involving Iwobi.
Few minutes later, Osimhen got his goal, thanks to Lookman’s accurate pass from the left wing.
Two minutes after the restart of the second half, Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen completed his brace, with Ademola Lookman providing his second assist of the night.
Osayi-Samuel squandered a scoring opportunity when he failed to convert Lookman’s pass in the 51st minute.
In the 58th minute, Osayi-Samuel, Adams, and Lookman failed to capitalise on a golden opportunity, leaving Osimhen to watch as the ball rolled out for a goal kick in favour of the Mambas.
Akor Adams finally scored his first AFCON goal in the 75th minute, blasting a strong right-footed shot from inside the penalty area.
Ademola Lookman provided his third assist of the night.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the winner of the Round of 16 tie between Democratic Republic of Congo and Algeria in the quarter-finals on Saturday.
