US EditionOsimhen and Lookman lead Nigeria cruise into AFCON quarter-finals
Victor Osimhen scored twice and Ademola Lookman assisted multiple goals in Nigeria's biggest AFCON knockout win since 2010, advancing to face Algeria or DR Congo.
- On January 5, 2026, Nigeria cruised into the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a 4-0 win over Mozambique in Fes, led by Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.
- Coach Eric Chelle rotated the squad, fielding fringe players as Nigeria aimed to atone for missing the World Cup and prepare for their last-eight tie on Saturday in Marrakesh.
- Lookman set the tone, as he opened the scoring after 20 minutes and supplied crosses that created multiple goals, with Osimhen restoring his mask before scoring on 25 minutes and just after half-time.
- Mozambique depart the competition despite reaching the AFCON knockout phase for the first time, while Nigeria could face DR Congo next, offering a chance to avenge a World Cup qualifying play-off defeat.
- Historically, the win is notable because the 4-0 scoreline was the biggest in an AFCON knockout tie since the Egypt vs Algeria 2010 semi-final, and Victor Osimhen now has three goals after overcoming a seven-match drought and a stomach challenge by Witi, Mozambique player.
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