Super Eagles Soar into AFCON 2026 Quarter Finals with Emphatic Win over Mozambique
Nigeria delivered a powerful statement on Monday night in Morocco, cruising to a 4 to 0 victory over Mozambique to secure a place in the quarter finals of the Africa Cup of Nations 2026. The result further confirms Nigeria’s status as one of the tournament favourites and continues a strong run of performances following their impressive win against Uganda, as detailed in Nigeria Defeat Uganda 3-1 to Remain AFCON’s Only Perfect Team.
From the opening whistle, the Super Eagles played with confidence and purpose, pressing high and moving the ball quickly to keep Mozambique under sustained pressure. Ademola Lookman led the attack with energy and composure, opening the scoring and setting the tone for Nigeria’s dominance, a narrative that has followed the team through their AFCON journey and into the knockout rounds.
Victor Osimhen soon took control of proceedings, showcasing his clinical quality with two well taken goals. His movement, strength, and sharp finishing proved too much for the Mozambique defence, as Nigeria extended their lead and tightened their grip on the match. Osimhen’s display reinforces his importance to the Super Eagles and recalls his influence in earlier matches, including the key wins that have shaped Nigeria’s path in this tournament.
Nigeria remained organised and disciplined throughout the encounter. The midfield dictated the pace, while the defence stayed alert to ensure a clean sheet. Mozambique showed determination but struggled to cope with Nigeria’s speed, structure, and attacking balance as the game progressed.
The Super Eagles rounded off an impressive performance with a fourth goal late in the match, sealing a comprehensive victory and underlining their attacking depth. Performances like this continue to build momentum for Nigeria as they prepare for tougher challenges my title ambitions alive. Mozambique exit th tournament at the round of 16 knockout stage after a spirited campaign.
Nigeria now look ahead with belief, confidence, and focus as the competition intensifies, ready to write the next chapter in their quest for continental glory.
