AFCON 2025: Nigeria’s Super Eagles To Face Mozambique In Round Of 16, Monday, January 5

Wednesday December 31, 2025
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The Super Eagles will take on Mozambique in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in their hunt for a fourth continental title.

Nigeria defeated Uganda 3-1 on Tuesday, December 30, to maintain their perfect record in the continental showpiece after victories against Tanzania and Tunisia earlier in the tournament.

While Coach Eric Chelle’s side had nine points, their opponent finished as third in Group F, guaranteeing them a place as one of best losers.

The Southern Africans lost 1-2 to Cameroon in their final match on Wednesday, December 31, they finished with three points, Côte d’Ivoire seven, same as Indomitable Lions. Gabon had no point.

The Mambas of Mozambique will now travel to Fez Nigeria for a berth in the quarter-finals of the 2025 AFCON.

In other last 16 games, Cameroon are up against South Africa, one of the feisty encounters lined up for this stage of the competition.

The Carthage Eagles of Tunisia will do battle with the Eagles of Mali, Senegal takes on Sudan while hosts Morocco play Tanzania.

Meanwhile, Egypt must defeat Benin Republic to reach the next round of the AFCON, DR Congo square off with Algeria. It will be a West Africa derby between holders Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso. The Elephants will be aiming to become the first nation since Egypt in 2010 to retain the AFCON title.

Thursday and Friday are rest days at the Cup of Nations in Morocco before the knockout phase begins on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

The AFCON Round of 16 will run from January 3–6, 2026 while the quarter‑finals are billed for January 9–10.