The Super Eagles of Nigeria delivered a dominant performance on Monday, thrashing Mozambique 4–0 to book their place in the second round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Fez.l, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com.
Nigeria took early control of the encounter, setting the tone with an aggressive and confident display that left their opponents struggling to cope.
Ademola Lookman opened the scoring, giving the Super Eagles a deserved lead before Victor Osimhen added a second with a composed finish to put Nigeria firmly ahead before halftime.
The Galatasaray striker picked up where he left off after the restart, scoring his second goal of the match to widen the gap and effectively put the contest beyond reach.
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Akor Adams rounded off the emphatic victory with a late goal, sealing a convincing win for the three-time African champions.
The result highlighted Nigeria’s attacking firepower as well as their defensive discipline, as Mozambique failed to find a way back into the match.
With this commanding display, the Super Eagles sent a strong message as they continue their push for continental success at the 2025 AFCON.
Nigeria will play the winner of Tuesday's Round of 16 encounter between Algeria and DR Congo in the quarterfinal.
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