Nigeria crushes Mozambique 4-0, books AFCON quarter-final spot
Nigeria's Super Eagles delivered a masterclass performance on Monday, crushing Mozambique 4-0 in Fès to secure their place in the 35th Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Mozambique head coach Chiquinho Conde admitted his team were completely outplayed, calling it one of the toughest defeats of his career.
"We could not impose our game. Players meant to control the match did not perform at their usual level," Conde said, describing how Nigeria's sustained attacking pressure overwhelmed his side from the opening whistle. The Mozambican coach singled out Nigeria's tactical discipline and clinical finishing as key differences.
Conde praised the Super Eagles' maturity and efficiency, noting they capitalised on every mistake. Despite the heavy loss, he framed it as a learning experience for his rebuilding squad. "We will analyse this result, correct our errors and come back stronger," he vowed.
For Nigerian fans, this dominant performance signals the team is hitting peak form at the right moment. With the quarter-finals ahead, will the Super Eagles maintain this momentum and challenge for the title?