The Super Eagles of Nigeria delivered a commanding performance on Sunday, crushing the Mambas of Mozambique 4–0 to storm into the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON in Morocco.
Nigeria took the lead in the 20th minute thanks to a clinical finish from Ademola Lookman, who then turned provider to set up Victor Osimhen for Nigeria’s second in the 25th minute.
The Eagles maintained their dominance after the break, with Osimhen striking again in the 47th minute to stretch the lead to 3–0 and effectively seal the contest.
Akor Adams made it 4-0 in the 75th minute with his first goal of the tournament as Nigeria emphatically cruised into the quarter finals.
Earlier in the day, Egypt defeated Benin Republic 3-1 to also book their place in the quarter finals of the tournament.
The round of 16 fixtures ends today with Algeria taking on the Democratic Republic of Congo, while Burkina Faso tackles Cote d’Ivoire.
By Oluwakayode Banjo/Adetutu Adetule
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