AFCON 2025: Nigeria vs Mozambique — Super Eagles set to face The Mambas in Round of 16 (Full list of fixtures)
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Mozambique in the round of 16 of their AFCON 2025 campaign. This confirmation comes after Group F matches concluded today, and the Mambas finished third, booking a knockout stage bout against Group C winners, Nigeria.
The Super Eagles had booked their place in the next round since matchday two. They dominated their group, winning all games, setting themselves up to play one of the best third-placed teams.
Gabon let a two-goal lead slip to lose 3-2 to Cote d'Ivoire, which confirmed they finished last in Group F, and Madagascar lost 2-1 (low impact on their goal difference), which helped them finish as one of the best third-placed teams.
Nigeria will play Mozambique on Monday, January 1st, 2026, at the Fez Stadium in Fez, a ground they are well familiar with, having played their group stage games there.
Full list of Round of 16 fixtures
Nigeria vs Mozambique
Mali vs Tunisia
Senegal vs Sudan
Egypt vs Benin
Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso
South Africa vs Cameroon
Morocco vs Tanzania
Algeria vs Congo DR