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Nigeria vs Mozambique: match report

Nigeria hosted Mozambique at Complexe Sportif de Fès on Monday 5 January 2026, in the Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria are without 4 players (Cyriel Dessers, Felix Agu, Kelechi Iheanacho and others); Mozambique have no reported absences. Abdou Abdel Mefire is the referee.

Result and scorers

Nigeria 4-0 Mozambique. Goals: Ademola Lookman 20' for Nigeria; Victor Osimhen 25' for Nigeria; Victor Osimhen 47' for Nigeria; Akor Adams 75' for Nigeria. Attendance: 14,593.

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Key moments (contains the result)
  • 20' Goal: Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) 1-0
  • 25' Goal: Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) 2-0
  • 38' Yellow card: Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria)
  • 45'+3' Yellow card: Frank Onyeka (Nigeria)
  • 47' Goal: Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) 3-0
  • 62' Yellow card: Faisal Bangal (Mozambique)
  • 75' Goal: Akor Adams (Nigeria) 4-0
  • 90'+3' Yellow card: Calvin Bassey (Nigeria)
Match stats (contains the result)
61.7%Possession38.3%
22Shots2
9Shots on target0
5Corners0
22Fouls13
2Offsides3
0Saves5
3Yellow cards1
0Red cards0

Line-ups

Nigeria 4-3-1-2

Coach: Eric Chelle

  1. 23 Stanley Nwabili GK
  2. 2 Bright Osayi-Samuel DEF
  3. 6 Semi Ajayi DEF
  4. 21 Calvin Bassey DEF
  5. 13 Bruno Onyemaechi DEF
  6. 8 Frank Onyeka MID
  7. 4 Wilfred Ndidi MID
  8. 17 Alex Iwobi FWD
  9. 7 Ademola Lookman FWD
  10. 22 Akor Adams FWD
  11. 9 Victor Osimhen FWD

Bench

  • 15 Moses Simon FWD
  • 10 Fisayo Dele-Bashiru MID
  • 18 Raphael Onyedika MID
  • 19 Paul Onuachu FWD
  • 11 Samuel Chukwueze FWD
  • 16 Amas Obasogie GK
  • 1 Francis Uzoho GK
  • 20 Chidozie Awaziem DEF
  • 5 Igoh Ogbu DEF
  • 3 Zaidu Sanusi DEF
  • 26 Ebenezer Akinsanmiro MID
  • 14 Mohammed Usman MID
  • 28 Tochukwu Nnadi MID
  • 24 Chidera Ejuke FWD
  • 25 Lawal Fago FWD

Mozambique 4-2-3-1

Coach: Chiquinho Conde

  1. 1 Ernan GK
  2. 23 Diogo Calila MID
  3. 17 Mexer DEF
  4. 15 Reinildo DEF
  5. 5 Bruno Langa DEF
  6. 21 Guima MID
  7. 16 Alfons Amade MID
  8. 10 Geny Catamo FWD
  9. 7 Elias Pelembe MID
  10. 19 Witi FWD
  11. 9 Faisal Bangal FWD

Bench

  • 2 Infren Nanani DEF
  • 6 Manuel Kambala MID
  • 25 Chamito FWD
  • 13 Stanley Ratifo FWD
  • 22 Ivane GK
  • 12 Kimiss Zavala GK
  • 8 Edmilson Dove DEF
  • 4 Fernando Chamboco DEF
  • 3 Nene DEF
  • 14 Oscar Cherene DEF
  • 11 Joao Bonde MID
  • 20 Keyns Abdala MID
  • 18 Gildo Vilanculos FWD
  • 24 Melque Melito FWD

Injuries and suspensions

Nigeria

  • Cyriel Dessers injury, back Unknown
  • Felix Agu injury, back Mid January 2026
  • Kelechi Iheanacho injury, back Mid January 2026
  • Victor Okoh Boniface injury, back Mid May 2026

Mozambique

No reported absences.

Previous meetings
  • Monday 16 October 2023: Mozambique 2-3 Nigeria
  • Wednesday 20 January 2010: Nigeria 3-0 Mozambique
  • Sunday 11 October 2009: Nigeria 1-0 Mozambique
  • Sunday 29 March 2009: Mozambique 0-0 Nigeria