Mozambique head coach Chiquinho Conde has voiced confidence in his team’s ability ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash against Nigeria, while openly accepting the Super Eagles’ status as favourites for the fixture.
Speaking on Mozambique’s performances, the lessons learned, and the challenge posed by Nigeria, Conde said: “We have shown that we have a strong and competent team. Against Cote d'Ivoire and Cameroon we failed the details, but now it's kill-kill. Nigeria are favourites but let's face the game with humility, tranquility and lot of responsibility. We've come to this stage with respect, now we're going to show what we can do.”
Mozambique secured qualification to the knockout stage of the ongoing 2025 Afcon after a challenging group campaign against strong opposition.
The Mambas began their tournament with a narrow defeat to Côte d’Ivoire, before recording a historic victory over Gabon to register their first-ever win at the Africa Cup of Nations.
They concluded the group stage with another closely fought loss against Cameroon, results that proved sufficient to earn a place among the teams advancing to the round of 16.
Nigeria, three-time Africa champions, will be seeking to maintain their flawless start to the 2025 Afcon when they face Mozambique on Monday.
The Super Eagles have won all of their matches so far in the competition, reinforcing their reputation as one of the tournament’s leading sides.
The round of 16 tie presents a defining moment for both teams, with Nigeria aiming to continue their winning run and Mozambique looking to build on their progress and demonstrate their capabilities on the Afcon stage.
Wale Adejumo
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