Nigeria’s quest for a fourth continental crown gathered unstoppable momentum on Monday as the Super Eagles delivered a clinical 4-0 victory over Mozambique in their Round of 16 clash. Playing at the Fez Stadium in Morocco, the Nigerians combined tactical discipline with devastating attacking flair to end the Mambas' historic first-ever knockout run.

The breakthrough came in the 20th minute when Ademola Lookman continued his sensational tournament form, finishing off a slick team move to open the scoring. Nigeria refused to let their opponents settle, and just five minutes later, Victor Osimhen doubled the advantage with a sharp, close-range strike that left the Mozambican defense reeling.

The second half followed a similar script of Nigerian dominance. Only two minutes after the restart, Lookman turned provider, squaring a perfectly weighted ball for Osimhen to tap in his second of the night. The rout was completed in the 75th minute by Akor Adams, who capped a brilliant individual performance with a powerful strike to record his first international goal.

With four wins from four matches and a tournament-high 12 goals, the Super Eagles have sent a clear message to the rest of the field. They now advance to the quarter-finals, where they await the winner of the clash between Algeria and DR Congo.