Sport|Africa Cup of NationsNigeria vs Mozambique: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineupsNigeria face Mozambique in a knockout clash as the tournament’s most potent attackers chase their fourth title.
## Nigeria vs Mozambique: AFCON 2025 Match Overview
Nigeria vs Mozambique: AFCON 2025 Match Overview
Date and Time : Monday at 8 pm (19:00 GMT)
Nigeria has emerged as a leading contender in AFCON 2025, showcasing strong offensive capabilities. The team features notable players such as Ademola Lookman, Raphael Onyedika, Victor Osimhen, and Alex Iwobi. Nigeria, maintaining a perfect group-stage record, now faces Mozambique in the round of 16.
Ademola Lookman has been instrumental with two goals and two assists. Raphael Onyedika and Alex Iwobi have also been significant contributors in the midfield, while Victor Osimhen remains a formidable attacker.
Mozambique has advanced to the knockout stage for the first time, after qualifying as one of the best third-placed teams. They face a challenging match against Nigeria, a team ranked significantly higher in the global standings. Geny Catamo has been a standout player for Mozambique, with significant contributions from Faisal Bangal and Diogo Calila.
Cyriel Dessers and Ryan Alebiosu are unavailable due to injuries. Coach Eric Chelle may continue to field Onyedika following his recent performance.
Date and Time : Monday at 8 pm (19:00 GMT) Nigeria has emerged as a leading contender in AFCON 2025, showcasing strong offensive capabilities.
Stanley Nwabili (Goalkeeper); Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi; Samuel Chukwueze, Wilfred Ndidi, Onyedika, Iwobi; Osimhen, Lookman
Mozambique will play without Diogo Calila and Nene due to injuries.
Ivane Urrubal (Goalkeeper); Infren Nani, Mexer, Reinildo Mandava, Bruno Langa; Guima, Manuel Kambala; Catamo, Elias Pelembe, Witi; Bangal
Match Statistics and Historical Context
Nigeria and Mozambique have met five times, with Nigeria winning four and drawing one. The upcoming match marks their second AFCON encounter, following Nigeria's 3-0 victory in 2010. Nigeria has consistently reached the knockout stages since 1982 and is a three-time AFCON champion.
The winner of the Nigeria vs Mozambique match will proceed to face the winner of the Algeria vs Democratic Republic of the Congo match in the quarterfinals, scheduled for January 10 in Marrakesh.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
