AFCON 2025: Nigeria vs Mozambique preview, prediction, team news, and head-to-head

With the quarter-finals qualification on the line, the Nigerian side will enter this fixture as favourites, while Mozambique will be their opponents, who might just cause an upset.

​The winner of this encounter will secure a spot in the quarter-finals to face either DR Congo or Algeria in the last eight.

The Super Eagles are not just one of the front-line favourites at the AFCON 2025, but have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in this tournament. The West African side were top of the group C table, having enjoyed a perfect start of their campaign.

Eric Chelle’s men were comfortable at the group phase of the competition with a 2-1 win against Tanzania, a 3-2 win against Tunisia, and a 3-1 win against Uganda, making them the only team to finish the group stage with 9 points aside from Algeria.

After failing to win the title in the last AFCON edition, this is a perfect opportunity for the Super Eagles to redeem themselves.

As for Mozambique, their journey in the group stage wasn't spectacular as they finished third of the group F table. Their 3-2 win against Gabon was enough to see them qualify for the knockout phase.

With the Mambas having their first taste of victory at the AFCON tournament against Gabon, Chiquinho Conde and his men will aim to upset another giant of the continent.

Also, the players will be highly motivated when facing the Super Eagles as the Mambas have been promised mouthwatering cash prizes by the country's president to beat Nigeria.

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As expected, Nigeria has been the dominant side in the matches against Mozambique. The Super Eagles were victorious against the East African team on 4 occasions out of their five meetings (D1).

Eric Chelle will be coming into this fixture with full force. Although backup striker Cyriel Dessers has picked up an unexpected injury, the Malian tactician has a plethora of high-quality forwards to keep the attack sharp.

Also, the Nigerian side coach kept some of his first team players on the bench in the match against Uganda to give them enough rest ahead of this fixture. The attack line for the Eagles  will be led by Victor Osimhen with support from Ademola Lookman, who made the group stage best XI.

Meanwhile, the Mozambique national team, the manager will likely use the same players and formation he used in his last outing against Cameroon. A big boost for Chiquinho Conde is the return of Junior Tchamadeu from suspension.

Nigeria (4-4-2): Nwabali; Onyemaechi, Bassey, Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel; Ndidi, Iwobi, Onyeka, Lookman; Osimhen, Adams

Mozambique (4-2-3-1): Siluane; Calila, Mexer, Mandava, Langa; Guima, Amade;  Catamo, Domingues, Witi; Bangal

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will enter this clash as favourites, following their excellent display at the group stage and superior H2H records against Mozambique. While we expect the Mambas to attempt to keep up, those staking at Livescorebet should bet on Nigeria to have a comfortable victory in this match.

Prediction: Nigeria 2-0 Mozambique.

• Bet on Nigeria to win

• Over 1.5

• Victor Osimhen to score