BY OSABUOHIEN VIVIAN-ROSE
Nigeria’s foreman, Victor Osimhen scored brace against Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, cruising into the quarter-finals with a comprehensive 4-0 victory in their last-16 tie.
Victor Osimhen had warned that Nigeria were capable of “damaging” any opponent at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, and Mozambique suffered such on Monday (5 January).
The Super Eagles produced a composed and commanding display in Fes, running out 4–0 winners to secure their spot in the quarter-finals.
Osimhen and Ademola Lookman fired Nigeria into a 2-0 lead before half-time, with both goals set up by the impressive Akor Adams as the Super Eagles controlled their Round of 16 encounter.
Osimhen had started the game without wearing his trademark mask but restored the face covering before netting Nigeria’s second goal on 25 minutes.
Lookman then turned provider again after the break, squaring for Osimhen to tap in his second at the far post, before the Galatasaray forward was substituted in the 68th minute.
Nigeria’s night was capped off in style when Lookman returned the favour to Adams, who unleashed a powerful strike from 15 metres to score his first international goal and crown an outstanding performance in Fes.
Nigeria, AFCON top scorers with 12 goals in four games, are set to face winners of Tuesday’s Round of 16 tie between Algeria and DR Congo in the quarter-finals on Sunday, 10 January.
