{"id":2400,"date":"2026-01-06T07:52:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T07:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=2400"},"modified":"2026-01-05T22:02:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T22:02:20","slug":"afcon-2025-super-eagles-thrash-mozambique-4-0-to-reach-quarter-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=2400","title":{"rendered":"AFCON 2025: Super Eagles thrash Mozambique 4-0 to reach quarter-finals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Super Eagles have booked a place in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals with a commanding 4\u20130 victory over Mozambique in their Round of 16 clash in F\u00e8s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Eagles started strongly, building on their perfect group stage record, having won all three matches to top Group C. Mozambique, making their first-ever appearance in the Round of 16 after finishing as one of the best third-placed teams in Group F, struggled to cope with Nigeria\u2019s pace and attacking threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tems - Love Me JeJe (Official Video)\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y_NTooezadU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Super Eagles took an early lead in the 20th minute when Ademola Lookman converted an assist from Akor Adams. Victor Osimhen doubled the advantage five minutes later, before Lookman set up Osimhen again in the 47th minute to make it three. Adams Akor completed the scoring with Nigeria\u2019s fourth in the 75th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wilfred Ndidi captained the midfield alongside Frank Onyeka and Alex Iwobi, while Stanley Nwabali returned in goal. The back four of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey and Bruno Onyemaechi kept Mozambique at bay throughout the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Substitutions in the second half saw Paul Onuachu and Samuel Chukwueze replace Adams Akor and Lookman, while Onyeka and Ndidi were replaced by Tom Dele Bashiru and Onyedika as Chelle refreshed his midfield. Moses Simon also came on for Osimhen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the 80th minute, Nigeria had registered eight shots on target, while Mozambique had yet to test Nwabali.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the win, Nigeria advance to the quarter-finals, maintaining their momentum as they chase a fourth AFCON title. They will face the winners of the match between Algeria and Congo DR. <a href=\"https:\/\/punchng.com\/afcon-2025-live-updates-super-eagles-battle-mozambique-for-quarterfinal-spot\/\">(Punch)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Super Eagles have booked a place in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals with a commanding 4\u20130 victory over Mozambique in their Round of 16 clash in F\u00e8s. The Eagles started strongly, building on their perfect group stage record, having won all three matches to top Group C. 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