Fez, Morocco – January 5, 2026: Nigeria is off to a flying start in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16, leading Mozambique 2-0 inside the first 35 minutes at Fez Stadium.
⚽ Timeline
20’ – Nigeria 1-0 Mozambique: Ademola Lookman opens the scoring with a sharp finish, giving the Super Eagles an early lead.
25’ – Nigeria 2-0 Mozambique: Victor Osimhen doubles the advantage, showing his lethal scoring instincts in AFCON.
📊 Match Stats (First Half)
Possession: Nigeria 64% – Mozambique 36%
Shots: Nigeria 7 (3 on target), Mozambique 0
Corners: Nigeria 3, Mozambique 0
Fouls: Nigeria 6, Mozambique 4
Yellow cards: Nigeria 0, Mozambique 0
The Super Eagles are controlling the game, creating chances and keeping Mozambique pinned in their half. Mozambique has yet to register a shot on target.
🔹 What to Watch
Nigeria’s midfield is dominating, and the combination of Lookman’s pace and Osimhen’s physicality is proving too much for Mozambique. If the first half ends like this, Nigeria will move confidently into the quarter-finals.
Stay tuned for live updates as the match progresses.
