"A goal and two assists from Ademola Lookman, along with a brace from Victor Osimhen, helped Nigeria beat Mozambique 4-0 and reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Akor Adams also played a crucial role in the victory as he, like Lookman, registered a goal and two assists to set up a last eight tie against either Algeria or DR Congo in Marrakech."
"Data Debrief: Total domination from Nigeria Nigeria sent a statement out to all their remaining competitors in the AFCON with this performance. They produced 2.79 expected goals (xG) from 22 shots to Mozambique's 0.1 from two attempts, while the Super Eagles also had 61.2% of possession and completed 462 passes to their counterparts' 267. And it was a scintillating display from Lookman. He created a match-high six chances and recorded the joint-most touches in the box (nine - level with Adams)."
Nigeria advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a 4-0 victory over Mozambique. Ademola Lookman scored once and supplied two assists, while Victor Osimhen converted a brace. Akor Adams matched Lookman with a goal and two assists, combining frequently to create chances. An early Osimhen effort was ruled out by VAR in the second minute, but Nigeria opened the scoring in the 20th minute through Lookman. Nigeria outshot Mozambique and dominated possession, producing 2.79 xG from 22 shots and completing 462 passes to Mozambique’s 267. Lookman created six chances and leads the tournament with four assists. Nigeria have scored in their last 11 AFCON games.
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