Nigeria continue their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title when they battle it out against Mozambique in the round of 16 on Monday night.
The Super Eagles have been the most convincing team thus far, winning all their three matches to qualify as Group B winners.
They are also the highest scoring team in the competition with eight goals in their three group matches, going up against a Mozambique side who qualified as one of the best third place sides.
Nigeria have a point to prove after they failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, shifting all their focus to the ongoing continental showpiece.
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The 2023 runners-up have an insane wealth of attacking options in their side, making this a difficult match for Mozambique, who stunned Gabon 3-2 to record their only victory in the competition.
This was Mozambique’s first ever AFCON victory, boosting their morale as they seek a maiden win against Nigeria.
Despite their goal-scoring exploits, Nigeria have also conceded in every match they have played and need to find some solidity at the back if they are to go all the way in their search for a fifth AFCON title.
We can expect a flurry of goals in this match, with Nigeria expected to have a slight edge to take them into the quarterfinals.
Here we have a look at all key details of the match, weigh the options on both sides and offer our predicted outcome.
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Team news
Bruno Onyemaechi, Fulham’s Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi will all be recalled to the back four as Eric Chelle looks to field his strongest side. Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams were rested against Uganda but are expected to return to the starting XI here. Despite Victor Osimhen being far from his best up front, he will start here as well as Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi in midfield.
Aside from Diogo Calila and Nene who are out injured, there is no change expected from the Mozambique lineup.
Head-to-head and current form
Mozambique have never managed to beat Nigeria before and this will not be any easier. With just one win and three defeats in their last five matches, this will be an uphill task against a Nigerian outfit who have won their last three games.
Current form
Nigeria – WWWLL
Mozambique – LWLLD
Previous games
Nigeria 3-2 Mozambique (Oct 16, 2023)
Nigeria 4-2 Mozambique (Jan 15, 2014)
Nigeria 3-0 Mozambique (Jan 20, 2010)
Nigeria 1-0 Mozambique (Oct 11, 2009)
Mozambique 0-0 Nigeria (March 29, 2009)
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Prediction
Historically, this match is known to produce goals, with five being scored the last time these two sides met. We can expect the same here with over 1.5 goals in the match providing a safe betting option.
However, the Super Eagles are superior than their opponents in almost every aspect and are tipped as favorites to win @1.45 odds.
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