Super Eagles Overpower Mozambique 4-0 to Reach AFCON 2025 Last Eight
The Super Eagles of Nigeria produced a commanding display on Wednesday night in Fez, sweeping past Mozambique with a 4-0 victory to secure a place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 quarterfinals.
It was a controlled, confident performance that shows Nigeria’s growing momentum in the tournament.
From the opening exchanges, the Super Eagles dictated the tempo, moving the ball quickly and pinning Mozambique deep in their own half as the search for an opening goal gathered pace.
Super Eagles Break Mozambique Resistance Before Half-Time
Nigeria’s dominance finally told in the 20th minute. Akor Adams created space inside the area and pulled the ball back perfectly for Ademola Lookman, who finished with ease to give the Eagles a deserved lead. The move began with a well-timed forward pass from Alex Iwobi that split the defence open.
Mozambique barely had time to regroup before Nigeria struck again. In the 25th minute, Iwobi picked out Lookman once more with a precise long pass. The winger surged forward and squared the ball across goal, where Victor Osimhen arrived to convert and make it 2-0.
The Eagles continued to stretch the Mozambican backline, with Lookman and Osimhen constantly interchanging positions and causing problems.
Super Eagles Seal Victory With Ruthless Second-Half Display
Nigeria wasted no time extending their lead after the break. Just two minutes into the second half, Lookman regained possession following a blocked pass and slipped the ball through for Osimhen, who finished calmly to claim his second goal of the match.
With the game firmly under control, the Super Eagles kept pushing forward. The fourth goal arrived in the 76th minute and capped off a polished team performance. Lookman once again turned creator, threading a clever pass to Akor Adams, whose fierce strike flew into the top corner.
The final whistle confirmed a one-sided contest and Nigeria’s first clean sheet of the tournament.
Match Highlights and Talking Points
The Super Eagles have scored 11 goals so far, conceded four, and kept their first shutout of the tournament.
Ademola Lookman has recorded three goals and five assists at AFCON 2025. He also picked up the Man of the Match award against Mozambique, his second at the tournament.
Victor Osimhen now has three goals and one assist in the competition
Akor Adams has contributed one goal and one assist so far
