Africa. Nigeria’s national football team triumphed over Mozambique with a 4-0 victory, securing a spot in the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations 2025. The match took place on Monday at the Grand Sports Complex in Fes, Morocco, where Nigeria showcased a dominant performance, scoring four goals and preventing Mozambique from finding the net.
Africa. Nigeria’s national football team triumphed over Mozambique with a 4-0 victory, securing a spot in the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations 2025. The match took place on Monday at the Grand Sports Complex in Fes, Morocco, where Nigeria showcased a dominant performance, scoring four goals and preventing Mozambique from finding the net.
Nigeria started the match strong, opening the scoring in the second minute through Victor Osimhen, although the goal was disallowed after a VAR review. Mozambique relied on counter-attacks, but they lacked speed and precision. Nigeria finally broke the deadlock in the 20th minute with a goal from Ademola Lookman, followed by a second goal from Osimhen five minutes later. Mozambique struggled to respond, ending the first half down 2-0.
The second half saw Nigeria add a third goal just two minutes in, again from Osimhen, putting them in a commanding position. Mozambique needed to score three goals to level the match, but they were unable to find their rhythm. Nigeria continued to press for more goals, and in the 75th minute, Akor Adams scored the fourth goal with a powerful shot from inside the box, sealing the match at 4-0. Nigeria will face the winner of the Algeria vs. Democratic Republic of Congo match in the quarter-finals, scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, at 5 PM local time at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) is the main international football competition in Africa, organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Established in 1957, it has grown to feature teams from across the continent, showcasing the best talent in African football. The tournament is held every two years, with the next edition set to take place in Morocco in 2025, highlighting the increasing competitiveness and popularity of football in Africa.
Nigeria has a rich footballing history, being one of the most successful teams in AFCON history, with three titles to their name. The team has consistently produced world-class players and has a passionate fan base.
