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AFCON: Nigeria to face Mozambique in Round of 16

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By Seyi Babalola

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will meet Mozambique in the last 16 of the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

This was verified following the completion of Group F matches on Wednesday night.

Mozambique qualified after losing their lead 2-1 against Cameroon.

They finished in third place behind the Ivory Coast and the Indomitable Lions.

Nigeria’s spot was confirmed after their first two group fixtures. But they finished as Group C winners after beating Uganda 3-1 on Tuesday.

Eric Chelle’s men will play Mozambique on Tuesday in Fez, Morocco for a place in the quarter-finals.

Kick off is 8pm WAT.