Victor Osimhen Nigeria AFCON 2026 Brace Powers 4-0 Rout of Mozambique

Nigeria just sent a clear message to the rest of Africa: the Super Eagles are back and hungrier than ever. Victor Osimhen struck twice as Nigeria dismantled Mozambique in a 4-0 masterclass to secure their spot in the AFCON 2026 quarterfinals.

Victor Osimhen Nigeria AFCON 2026 Brilliance and Lookman’s Impact

The onslaught began in the 20th minute when Ademola Lookman opened the scoring in Fes. Lookman, a former African Footballer of the Year, wasn't just a scorer but the architect of the night, involved in all four goals. Five minutes later, Osimhen—who briefly played without his signature mask before putting it back on—poked in the second from close range.

According to Reuters, this victory marks the biggest winning margin in an AFCON knockout tie since Egypt's iconic 4-0 win over Algeria in 2010. Osimhen added his second just after the break, and Akor Adams finalized the 4-0 scoreline, leaving Mozambique with no chance of a comeback in their first-ever knockout appearance.

Redemption Path to the Quarterfinals

The Super Eagles are on a mission to redeem themselves after missing out on the last World Cup. Their next challenge awaits in Marrakesh this Saturday, where they'll face either Algeria or the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). A matchup against the DRC would provide a chance for revenge, following Nigeria's heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to the Leopards in a World Cup qualifying playoff back in November.