Soccer-Lookman, Osimhen shine as Nigeria romp into Cup of Nations quarter-finals


Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Round of 16 - Nigeria v Mozambique - Fez Stadium, Fes, Morocco - January 5, 2026 Nigeria fans celebrate after the match REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

FES, Morocco, Jan 5 (Reuters) - ‌Ademola Lookman turned in a virtuoso performance as Victor Osimhen struck twice to lead ‌Nigeria to an emphatic 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of ‌Nations last 16 on Monday.

Nigeria’s dominance was near total as Lookman scored the opening goal and produced three assists to drive his side into the quarter-finals, where they will meet Algeria or the Democratic Republic of Congo. Akor Adams ‍netted the other goal.

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