The Super Eagles of Nigeria have cruised into the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a dominant 4-0 demolition of Mozambique on Monday. It was a clinical performance from Eric Chelle’s men, who showed no mercy as they dismantled their opponents to keep their title hopes alive in style.
The match was essentially decided in a one-sided first half where Nigeria took full control. Ademola Lookman opened the scoring with a composed finish to settle any early nerves, and the lead was doubled shortly after when Victor Osimhen was perfectly positioned to tap home from close range. The Mambas of Mozambique looked completely overwhelmed by the Super Eagles’ relentless pressing and superior ball possession.
The second half followed a similar script. Victor Osimhen continued his fine form by grabbing his second goal of the night, effectively ending any hopes of a Mozambican comeback. To rub salt into the wound, Akor Adams added his name to the scoresheet with a well-taken strike, capping off a night where almost everything went right for the three-time African champions.
Mozambique’s head coach, Chiquinho Conde, watched as his side struggled to find any rhythm against a compact Nigerian defense. While their goalkeepers, Siluane and later Urrubal, made several crucial interventions to keep the scoreline from getting even uglier, the Mambas lacked the creativity to test the Nigerian backline.
As the final whistle blew, the gulf in quality between the two sides was evident. Nigeria’s attacking fluency and tactical discipline have sent a strong message to the remaining teams in the competition. With this momentum, the Super Eagles head into the quarter-finals looking like a team that will be very difficult to beat.
