Nigeria is currently buzzing with excitement as the Super Eagles have officially booked their place in the AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals

following a dominant 4-0 victory over Mozambique on Monday night, January 5, 2026.

Match Highlights: The Fès Masterclass

The match at the Fès Stadium was a one-sided affair where Nigeria showcased their status as tournament favorites

• Victor Osimhen: Scored a brilliant brace (25’, 47’). Interestingly, he started the game without his signature protective mask but put it back on before scoring his first goal.
• Ademola Lookman: Opened the scoring in the 20th minute and was the primary architect of the win, providing assists for the other three goals
• Akor Adams: Capped off a "Man of the Match" level performance with a thunderous strike in the 75th minute to make it 4-0.
• History Made: Nigeria is now the highest-scoring team in the tournament with 12 goals in just 4 matches.

The Quarter-Final Schedule

Nigeria is moving from Fès to Marrakesh for the next stage.

• Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026.
• Time: 5:00 PM WAT (Nigeria Time).
• Opponent: The Super Eagles will face the winner of today’s (Tuesday, Jan 6) Round of 16 clash between Algeria and DR Congo.

Key Talking Points

1. Defensive Discipline: For the first time in the tournament, the Super Eagles kept a clean sheet, answering critics who worried about their "open" backline.
2. Osimhen's Rest: Coach Eric Chelle substituted Osimhen in the 68th minute to keep him fresh for the quarter-finals, showing the team's confidence in their depth.
3. Potential Revenge: If DR Congo beats Algeria today, Nigeria will face the team that knocked them out of the World Cup qualifiers—a match many fans are calling a "revenge mission.