Match report

Nigeria Defeats Mozambique 4-0 in Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria
Nigeria
4–0
FT
Mozambique
Mozambique
Jan 5, 2026

Nigeria emphatically defeated Mozambique 4-0 in a crucial match at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles were relentless, with A. Lookman and V. Osimhen leading the charge, while A. Adams also found the back of the net. Despite yellow cards, Nigeria's offensive prowess was undeniable, as they controlled the game from start to finish.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Nigeria 4-0 Mozambique
  • • A. Lookman scored in the 20th minute
  • • V. Osimhen scored in the 25th and 47th minutes
  • • A. Adams scored in the 75th minute
  • • Wilfred Ndidi and F. Onyeka received yellow cards for Nigeria

Lineups

Nigeria

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 23 S. Nwabali (G)
  • 2 B. Osayi-Samuel (D)
  • 6 S. Ajayi (D)
  • 21 C. Bassey (D)
  • 13 B. Onyemaechi (D)
  • 8 F. Onyeka (M)
  • 4 W. Ndidi (M)
  • 17 A. Iwobi (M)
  • 7 A. Lookman (M)
  • 9 V. Osimhen (F)
  • 22 A. Adams (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 A. Obasogie
  • 1 F. Uzoho
  • 20 C. Awaziem
  • 5 I. Ogbu
  • 3 Zaidu
  • 26 E. Akinsanmiro
  • 10 F. Dele-Bashiru
  • 28 T. Nnadi
  • 18 R. Onyedika
  • 14 U. Mohammed
  • 11 S. Chukwueze
  • 24 C. Ejuke
  • 25 S. Lawal
  • 19 P. Onuachu
  • 15 M. Simon

Mozambique

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Siluane (G)
  • 23 Diogo Calila (D)
  • 17 Mexer (D)
  • 15 R. Mandava (D)
  • 5 B. Langa (D)
  • 16 A. Amade (M)
  • 21 Guima (M)
  • 10 G. Catamo (M)
  • 7 Domingues (M)
  • 19 Witi (M)
  • 9 F. Bangal (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 I. Urrubal
  • 12 K. Zavala
  • 4 Chamboco
  • 8 E. Dove
  • 3 Nene
  • 2 Nanani
  • 20 K. Abdala
  • 11 J. Bonde
  • 6 M. Kambala
  • 24 A. Melque
  • 14 O. Cherene
  • 25 Chamito
  • 13 S. Ratifo
  • 18 Gildo

Timeline

  1. Nigeria
    20' Nigeria Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Lookman · Assist: A. Adams
  2. Nigeria
    25' Nigeria Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Osimhen · Assist: A. Adams
  3. Nigeria
    38' Nigeria Card · Yellow Card
    Wilfred Ndidi

    Foul

  4. Nigeria
    45'+3 Nigeria Card · Yellow Card
    F. Onyeka

    Foul

  5. Mozambique
    46' Mozambique subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Diogo Calila · On: Nanani
  6. Mozambique
    46' Mozambique subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Domingues · On: M. Kambala
  7. Nigeria
    47' Nigeria Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Osimhen · Assist: A. Lookman
  8. Mozambique
    61' Mozambique subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Witi · On: Chamito
  9. Mozambique
    62' Mozambique Card · Yellow Card
    F. Bangal

    Foul

  10. Mozambique
    67' Mozambique subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Bangal · On: S. Ratifo
  11. Nigeria
    68' Nigeria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Osimhen · On: M. Simon
  12. Nigeria
    75' Nigeria Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Adams · Assist: A. Lookman
  13. Mozambique
    82' Mozambique subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ernan · On: I. Urrubal
  14. Nigeria
    83' Nigeria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Onyeka · On: F. Dele-Bashiru
  15. Nigeria
    83' Nigeria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Wilfred Ndidi · On: Raphael Onyedika
  16. Nigeria
    86' Nigeria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Adams · On: S. Chukwueze
  17. Nigeria
    86' Nigeria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Lookman · On: P. Onuachu
  18. Nigeria
    90'+3 Nigeria Card · Yellow Card
    Calvin Bassey

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Nigeria Mozambique
Fouls 22 13
Pass Accuracy 90% 79%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 2
Corners 5 0
Total Passes 529 338
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 9 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 0
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 474 268
Shots Inside Box 14 2
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 8 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Lookman's early goal in the 20th minute set the tone for Nigeria, quickly followed by V. Osimhen's goal in the 25th minute to establish a commanding lead.
  • ▸ V. Osimhen's second goal in the 47th minute solidified Nigeria's dominance, leaving Mozambique with little hope of a comeback.