After a perfect group stage, the three-time champions proved they are the team to beat, becoming the first side in this tournament to put four goals past an opponent in a single knockout match.
The Goals: A Night of Pure Dominance
Nigeria wasted no time asserting their authority, with the lethal duo of Lookman and Osimhen terrorizing the Mozambique defense from the opening whistle.
• 20’ LOOKMAN STRIKES! Ademola Lookman continued his red-hot form, finishing a beautiful team move started by Alex Iwobi to open the floodgates.
• 25’ OSIMHEN MAKES IT TWO! Just five minutes later, Victor Osimhen pounced on a low cross from Akor Adams to double the lead and silence the Mozambican "Mambas."
• 47’ BRACE FOR THE KING! Right after the break, Osimhen combined again with Lookman to fire home his second of the night.
• 75’ ADAMS SEALS THE ROUT! Akor Adams capped off a "Man of the Match" performance by thumping a fourth into the roof of the net, ending his personal goal drought in style.
Match Statistics: Total Annihilation
| Category | Nigeria (Super Eagles) | Mozambique (Mambas) |
| Final Score | 4 | 0 |
| Total Goals | Lookman, Osimhen (2), Adams | None |
| Total Shots | 22 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 11 | 2 |
| Clean Sheet | Yes (Stanley Nwabali) | No |
Quarter-Final Bound: Who is Next?
With 12 goals scored in just four matches—the highest of any team in the tournament—Nigeria is officially on a "scorched earth" policy. They now prepare for a massive Quarter-Final clash, likely against the winner of the Algeria vs. DR Congo match.
The only slight concern for manager Eric Chelle? A brief on-field heated exchange between Osimhen and Lookman in the second half. Was it just passion for a hat-trick, or is there trouble in paradise?