Nigeria’s Super Eagles are bidding for a place in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals as they face Mozambique in the Round of 16 in Fès. The Eagles marched through the group stage with a perfect record, winning all three of their matches to top Group C and advance with momentum.
Mozambique reached this stage for the first time in their history, progressing as one of the best third-placed teams in Group F after a maiden finals victory and spirited performances in their group.
Super Eagles XI:
Nwabali; Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Ndidi, Onyeka, Iwobi; Lookman, Akor, Osimhen.
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45′ – Goals from Lookman and Osimhen give Nigeria the lead at half time.
43′ – Akor Adams’ shot goes wide
27′ – Nigeria 7 shots. Mozambique 0 shots.
Lookman now with 1 goal and 1 assist in the match.
25′ – Osimhen makes it two from Lookman’s effort
20′ – Lookman gives Super Eagles an early lead through an Akor Adams assist
07′ – Iwobi’s shot is saved by the Mozambique goalkeeper, and Nigeria win a corner.
04′ – Osimhen’s goal ruled out for offside
00′ – Kick Off – Mozambique get the match underway
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