Match Day LIVE .
Match Week 4 ( Afcon Round of 16 matches .
Nigeria vs Mozambique .
Venue – Complex Sportif de Fez.
Date – January 5, 2026 .
Time – 19..50 hours UK.
The historic city of Fez known for its academic brilliance as well as producing the first ever university in the world and also the venue of today round of 16 match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mambas of Mozambique ,at the Complex Sportif de Fez Stadium in Fez , at the on going African Cup of Nations , Morocco 2025 , Monday .
The Super Eagles of Nigeria as well as the Group C winners will continue their quest for a fourth win of the coveted African Cup of Nations trophy in far away Fez this night .
The Nigeira s navigated the group stage by winning their three matches with nine maximum points with only the Desert Warriors of Algeria having same record of these straight wins , while the Mambas of Mozambique managed to book a place as third placed qualifiers in Group C.
The Super Eagles who failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup in the Americas will use thus Nations Cup to make amends and oroff a point as well to the football world that they are still a force to be reckoned with in football , with their present performance at the on going Afcon tournament in Morocco.
Sweat Merchant , Eric Chelle lads have already signalled their football artistry in this campaign with three straight wins and maximum points of nine from three matches .
Nigeria s greatest strength lies in their indepth attacking prowess , parading stars like Victor Osimenhn , Lukman Ademola who have netted four goals in this Nations in Morocco which was evident in their last match against Uganda where they rough rided an inept and tactless Cranes of Uganda by 3-1 . It’s very much likely their first team players would get a starting shirt against the Mambas of Mozambique after the very good display of football skills with the second team ..
The Mamba s definitely will have a torrent of Nigerian atrackkers to contend with this night in far away Fez .
Nigeria and Mozambique head to head count seem to tilt in Favour of the former , the Super Eagles have over the years over come the Mambas resistance in four out of eight football meetings and would like to continue in this feat with Monday s round of 16 match with only a stalemated match back in 2009 , 0-0.
After losing the 2023 finals to the Elephants of Ivory Coast , the Super Eagles will go all out in this edition to clinch a fourth Nations Cup glory , other things being equal .
Our only challenge so far is our defensive frailties , that is clearly highlighted in their inability to get a clean sheet in their last three group games, should be a serious worry to Eric Chelle .
No thanks to our flat-footed defenders who have not been in their best form lately .
The Mambas will be making their debut appearance in the knockout stage of the Continental fiesta.
With a slim victory over under achievers , Gabon 3-2 it was enough for the Mambas to geta place in one of the third best placed teams slot for the round of 16 games ., it was enough o get them over the qualification line .
The Mozambicans will be hoping to get a second victory in this round of 16 matches after securing their first ever victory in this edition over Gabon and hopefully a slot in the last eight .
With their poor record in Afcon matches of four draws and thirteen losses , Condo s men would have a busy day with a rampaing attacking line up of the Super Eagles whose peerless skills , precise passes and football prowess will send cold chill to their rear men who are mere ametuers .
Super Eagles sweat merchant complained lately of his difficulty in selecting a perfect team for the Super Eagles , though talisman , Victor Isimenhn hsbe been involved in two goals this edition of the tournament during the group games and will likely start today ,.
Ademola Lukmon who have been in full firm netting four goals so far will also retain his position after sitting out against Uganda as well as Akor Adams of Sevilla in Spain who also confined to the dugout in their group games
The Nigeria s families back line will still be maintained with Seyi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey , Bruno Onyenachi and Osayi all will get a starting shirt for the hostilities
Injury worries will keep debutant against the Cranes ilof Uganda ,Ryan Alebisou and Cyril Dessers will remain in the dugout , Monday.
Rhe Mambas are also injury hit as most of their players will sit out on the dugout like Diogo Calila and Nene would follow proceedings from the bench.
Predictions .
Nigeria have been clinical in the attack and would like to maintain the status quo ante with the likes of Victor Osimenhn , Ademola Lukmon and Akor Adams who have struck attacking understandiing with Victor lately .
But we must bear in mind that the Mambas will fortify their defence back line to at least reduce the rampaging Eagles attack .
We expect a good match with so many goals .
Nigeria 2- 0 Mozambique Or 3-1 .
Happy Viewing and Happy New Year of 2026 .
Uche Anaba .
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