Nigeria’s Super Eagles continued their impressive Africa Cupof Nations, AFCON run with a commanding 4-0 victory over Mozambique in Fes onSunday, as they seal a quarter-final spot. Ademola Lookman opened the scoring in the 20th minute,smashing a powerful shot past Hernâni Siluane to put Nigeria ahead. Five minutes later, Victor Osimhen doubled the lead afterIwobi set up Lookman, whose perfectly timed cross allowed the Galatasaraystriker to tap home. The second half began in perfect fashion for the SuperEagles, as Osimhen completed his brace in the 47th minute, slotting home fromclose range following a slick pass from Lookman. Adams added the fourth in the 75th minute with a ruthlessstrike, effectively sealing the victory. Mozambique offered little resistance, with goalkeeperSiluane and his substitute Urrubal both forced into a few key saves, but theMambas struggled to create clear-cut chances. Nigeria, meanwhile, dominated from start to finish,controlling possession and pressuring the Mozambican defense relentlessly. Coach Eric Chelle’s side made a few late substitutions in abid to salvage some pride, but the Super Eagles’ attacking fluency was too muchto handle.
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