Sport|Africa Cup of NationsOsimhen double for Nigeria downs Mozambique to seal AFCON quarterfinal spotNigeria will face Algeria or DR Congo in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal after a 4-0 win against Mozambique.
Nigeria secured a decisive 4-0 victory against Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16, advancing to the quarterfinals. The match took place on Monday, Jan 5, 2026, in Fes.
Nigeria secured a decisive 4-0 victory against Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16, advancing to the quarterfinals. The match took place on Monday, Jan 5, 2026, in Fes.
Ademola Lookman initiated the scoring after 20 minutes and contributed to the setup of three additional goals. Victor Osimhen scored Nigeria’s second goal in the 25th minute, later adding another goal just after halftime. Akor Adams concluded the scoring, securing the team's victory.
This result represents the largest winning margin in an AFCON knockout match since Egypt's 4-0 victory over Algeria in the 2010 semifinals.
Nigeria secured a decisive 4-0 victory against Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16, advancing to the quarterfinals.
Nigeria will face either Algeria or the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the quarterfinals, scheduled for Saturday in Marrakesh.
Mozambique reached the knockout phase as one of the best third-placed teams but could not compete against the revamped Nigerian lineup.
Earlier, Egypt defeated Benin 3-1 in extra time to secure their quarterfinal position, where they will meet either Ivory Coast or Burkina Faso.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
