Nigeria's Super Eagles were merciless as they crushed their opponents from Mozambique 4-0, in one of the second round matches of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations holding in Morocco
Former Africa Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman continued his goal scoring streak in the competition when gave the Eric Chelle tutored side the lead within 20 minutes of the encounter played at Fez stadium in Fez, before Galatasaray of Turkey top striker, Victor Osimhen extended the lead in 25th and 47th minutes while Akor Adams completed the demolition in the 75th minute
Mozambique were appearing in the knockout phase of an AFCON for the first time after advancing as one of the best third-placed sides in the group stage.
The Super Eagles who want to win the AFCON title for the fourth time to make up for their failure to qualify for the World Cup, will now await the winner of between Algeria or the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, before the quarter Final clash on Saturday in Marrakesh
Eagles will be seeking an opportunity to avenge their defeat on penalties against the Leopards in a World Cup qualifying play-off in November, the Congolese survived the Algerian hurdle on Tuesday
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