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Nigeria Dominates Mozambique, Eyes AFCON Quarter-finals
5 Jan
Summary
- Nigeria secured a commanding victory against Mozambique.
- Osimhen and Lookman showcased stellar offensive synergy.
- Alex Iwobi orchestrated key attacks, proving crucial.
Nigeria delivered a commanding performance, outclassing Mozambique to secure their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. The Super Eagles' potent attacking trio of Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, and Akor Adams were the architects of the victory, combining for all four goals. Osimhen netted twice, Lookman opened the scoring, and Adams also found the back of the net, demonstrating remarkable synergy.
Midfielder Alex Iwobi was a pivotal figure, orchestrating Nigeria's offensive plays with his exceptional passing range. He provided key 'pre-assists' for the first three goals, showcasing his importance to the team's tactical setup. Iwobi's composure and creativity in the midfield have become vital to Nigeria's current impressive run in the tournament.
With this dominant display, Nigeria continues to build momentum, having won all their group games. They now eagerly await the winner of the Algeria versus DR Congo match for their quarter-final clash in Marrakech. The team's cohesive performance and the potent form of their star players suggest they are strong contenders for the AFCON title.
