AFCON 2025: Nigeria faces Mozambique in the round of 16

The Super Eagles of Nigeria, enters the knockout stage, winning all three matches against Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda. They are to face the Mozambique side that has already made history by reaching the AFCON knockout rounds for the first time.
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The Super Eagles are chasing their fourth AFCON title under head coach Eric Chelle. Their attacking potency has been the story of the tournament so far, with 8 goals scored in the group phase.
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Mozambique, led by captain Domingues, has struggled defensively, conceding in every game, but their resilience has made them dangerous on the counter.
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Nigeria is one of only two teams, alongside Algeria, to win all three group games in 2025.
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Nigeria has scored in 10 consecutive AFCON matches, while Mozambique is looking for their first-ever clean sheet in the history of the competition.
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