Abeg, make we gather round the beer joint because gist don waka! Na today, January 5, 2026, Nigeria go face Mozambique for Fez Stadium as dem dey fight for quarterfinal place for AFCON 2025. Na real match be dis!

Nigeria don dey shine like diamond for this tournament, coming off three win out of three for group stage. This Super Eagles squad, led by coach Eric Chelle, no carry last, dem dey hungry to grab dat fourth AFCON title wey dem no carry since 2013. But make we no forget say Mozambique dey on a high after dem comot from group stage for the first time eversince!

Nigeria dey flaunt their squad depth with stars like Ademola Lookman wey don shine for this tournament, with two goals and two assists. Na him be dem player wey sabi score and create chances like magician! Victor Osimhen dey fear no team as im dey lead the attack, while Iwobi dey show dem who get control for midfield. You fit feel say Nigeria dey ready to destroy Mozambique today!

But no be so e go easy as Mozambique don dey rise up too. Dem don waka enter knockouts after wetin dem call a big win against Gabon – dem finally break the 40-year old no-win jinx for AFCON finals. Geny Catamo don dey shine for dem side, scoring two goals already. Na today we go see if dem fit continue dem waka!

On paper, Nigeria get the historical edge, four wins out of five previous meetups, including a recent friendly win of 3-2. But Mozambique go enter di pitch with full determination as dem wan make history for dem side. Dis match e fit be fire! No be only strength but strategy too go matter. If Nigeria fit tighten dem defence, dem fit stop Mozambique from scoring.

If Nigeria win, dem go shift go quarter-final wey dem go face either Algeria or DR Congo. But nothing dey for ground until the whistle blow! The match kick off for 8 PM local time, so make you grab your drinks, sit down well, and enjoy the show! Naija go show dem class today!