The Super Eagles advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a 4-0 win over Mozambique.

Ademola Lookman opened the scoring in the 20th minute, and Osimhen doubled the lead five minutes later in the first half.

The Galatasaray striker added to the score in the second half with a simple finish from close range.

Meanwhile, Sevilla striker Akor Adams scored the fourth goal with a powerful shot to the roof of the net.

Allnigeriasoccer.com presents five observations from the victory against Mozambique.

Nigeria advances to the quarterfinals, overcoming concerns from 2021

The Super Eagles proved their resilience following worries about repeating the outcome of the 2021 AFCON tournament in Cameroon.

Nigeria achieved this victory after defeating Mozambique and reaching the quarterfinals of the ongoing biennial tournament.

Before the match, fans were worried about Nigeria's chances to advance, referencing the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon, where Nigeria failed to reach the quarterfinals despite finishing as group leaders.

Nigeria secures its first clean sheet

The Super Eagles recorded their first clean sheet of the tournament thanks to a dominant and commanding performance against Mozambique.

During the group stage, Nigeria allowed four goals in three games against Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda. This raised concerns among Nigerian fans ahead of the knockout stage.

However, the team responded with a strong display, keeping its first clean sheet at this tournament.

Meanwhile, Mozambique continued their search for their first AFCON clean sheet, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last nineteen matches in the competition.

Victor Ikpeba and Tijani Babangida in the stands 

Former Super Eagles players joined some dignitaries in the stands to watch Nigeria's commanding win over Mozambique.

Both players were captured on camera, visibly impressed with the team's performance throughout the match.

Strong support for the Eagles

The Super Eagles received substantial backing from the fans in the stadium as they moved on to the quarterfinals.

Nigeria has been impressive since the start of the tournament, winning all their group stage matches before the Round of 16 against Mozambique.

This performance has earned praise from Nigerian supporters, with support increasing compared to previous group games.

Gany Cipriano Catamo caged by Eagles' defense

Mozambique's key player, Geny Cipriano Catamo, failed to make an impact against Nigeria on Monday night.

The 24-year-old, who scored two goals during the group stages, was effectively neutralized by Nigeria's defense.

With high pressure and intensity, Nigeria limited his space and time on the ball, reducing his influence on the game.

Adeyemi Adewale