Nigeria will play Mozambique in their Round of 16 clash at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday night.
The Super Eagles are hoping to become the sixth country to confirm their spot in the quarter-finals.
Eric Chelle’s men performed brilliantly in the group stages, winning all their three games to finish top of Group C.
However, the tournament enters its knockout stages and the Mambas will provide their next test.
Kick-off is 8pm WAT at the Fez Stadium in Fes, Morocco.
DAILY POST will provide live updates from Nigeria’s match against Mozambique.
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Super Eagles XI vs Mozambique
Nwabali
Osayi-Samuel
Ajayi
Bassey
Onyemaechi
Ndidi
Onyeka
Iwobi
Lookman
Akor
Osimhen
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FIRST HALF: Nigeria take the lead in the 20th minute after Lookman finishes off Akor Adams’ low cross. 1-0.
Lookman then laid on an assist for Victor Osimhen to make it 2-0.
HALF TIME: At half time, the Super Eagles are two goals up, thanks to Lookman and Osimhen.
SECOND HALF: Nigeria extend their lead early in the second half with another Osimhen goal. 3-0.
Akor Adams got his first at the AFCON with a powerful finish after another Lookman assist. 4-0.
FULL TIME: Nigeria have defeated Mozambique 4-0 to qualify for the quarter-finals.
