{"id":26557,"date":"2026-01-05T21:45:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T21:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kick442.com\/?p=26557"},"modified":"2026-01-05T21:45:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T21:45:47","slug":"afcon-2025-lookman-osimhen-tear-mozambique-apart-as-nigeria-storm-into-the-quarter-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kick442.com\/fr\/afcon-2025-lookman-osimhen-tear-mozambique-apart-as-nigeria-storm-into-the-quarter-finals\/","title":{"rendered":"AFCON 2025: Lookman\u2013Osimhen Tear Mozambique Apart as Nigeria Storm into the Quarter-Finals"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Neilley Claude EBESSA <\/strong><\/p>\n

Journalist, kick442.com \u2013 Cameroon <\/strong><\/p>\n

A true hurricane swept through the Fez Stadium this Monday. Powered by a blistering attack, the Super Eagles clinicaly outclassed the Mozambique Mambas (4-0) to secure their ticket to the quarter-finals. Lookman, Osimhen (brace), and Adams acted as the executioners for a helpless Mozambican side.<\/p>\n

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A Show of Strength <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Nigeria is not playing around. As the only country alongside Algeria to have maintained a perfect record since the group stage, Eric Chelle\u2019s men have confirmed their status as ultimate favorites. From the kick-off, their mastery was absolute, orchestrated by an Alex Iwobi in a \u00ab quarterback \u00bb role, delivering pinpoint passes.<\/p>\n

The festival began in the 20th minute : following a clever layoff from Adams, Ademola Lookman opened the scoring with a cool-headed side-foot finish. Five minutes later, the Atalanta genius turned playmaker to set up Victor Osimhen for the cushion goal (2-0, 25th min).<\/p>\n

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Quarter-finals | Spot 6. \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec Nigeria advance to the next round of the TotalEnergiesAFCON2025! \ud83c\udf1f<\/p><\/div>\n

The Lookman-Osimhen Duo at the Peak of Their Powers <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The nightmare continued for the Mambas after the break. The \u00ab infernal duo \u00bb struck again in the 48th minute : Lookman beat his man on the flank, crossed the ball, and Osimhen pounced like a classic fox-in-the-box to claim his brace (3-0). With a combined tally of 3 goals and 2 assists in this match, the two latest African Ballons d\u2019Or are truly walking on water.<\/p>\n

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The final blow came from Akor Adams in the 76th minute, rewarding the relentless activity of the entire Nigerian frontline (4-0).<\/p>\n

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FULL-TIME! \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddff
Nigeria deliver a dominant 4-0 win over Mozambique<\/p><\/div>\n

The Kick442.com editorial team notes :<\/p>\n

Nigeria is sending a clear message to the entire continent : with the best attack in the competition and such a creative midfield, the Super Eagles are more than ever on a mission for the title. \u00bb<\/p>\n

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A Perfectly Oiled Machine <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s success is built on an impressive tactical balance :<\/p>\n

Iwobi, the Metronome<\/em><\/strong> : Positioned as a \u00ab quarterback, \u00bb Alex Iwobi was the mastermind of the match. His laser-like vision and vertical passing consistently shattered the Mozambican defensive lines.<\/p>\n

Osimhen, the Predator<\/em><\/strong> : With an exceptional success rate (2 goals from 3 shots on target), the 2023 African Ballon d\u2019Or showed surgical efficiency. His chemistry with Lookman is proving to be the \u00ab fatal weapon \u00bb of this AFCON.<\/p>\n

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On the Road to the Quarters <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The scoreline could have been even heavier if not for some last-minute saves, but the mission is accomplished. Nigeria validates its ticket \u00ab like a boss \u00bb and now firmly awaits the winner of the clash between Algeria and DR Congo. One thing is certain : if the Super Eagles maintain this level of play, they will be nearly impossible to stop on the road to the final.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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