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The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, setting up a clash with the tournament's spirited underdogs. The fixture was confirmed after Mozambique finished third in Group F, securing their place as one of the four best third-placed teams.
  • Nigeria, Group C winners with a perfect record, will play Mozambique on Monday, January 5, at the Fez Stadium (8:00 PM Nigerian Time).
  • The two sides last met at AFCON 2010, where Nigeria won 3-0 with goals from Peter Odemwingie (2) and Obafemi Martins.
  • The winner will advance to face either Algeria or the Democratic Republic of Congo in the quarter-finals.
  • Mozambique qualified despite a 2-1 loss to Cameroon on the final matchday.
Full 2025 AFCON Round of 16 Fixtures:
  • Mali vs Tunisia
  • Senegal vs Sudan
  • Egypt vs Benin
  • Cote d’Ivoire vs Burkina Faso
  • South Africa vs Cameroon
  • Morocco vs Tanzania
  • Algeria vs Congo DR
  • Nigeria vs Mozambique
The stage is now set for a decisive knockout phase, with Nigeria aiming to navigate past a confident Mozambique side to keep their title ambitions alive.

Sources: CAF, Soccernet