"The Super Eagles are heavy favourites."
"The Super Eagles, who missed out on qualification for the 2026 World Cup, surged through the group stages, claiming three wins from three in Group C. As such, they are the heavy favourites to see off a Mozambique side that progressed in third place in Group F and is competing in the knockout rounds for the first time."
"Nigeria XI: Nwabali; Osayi-Samuel, Bruno, Bassey, Ajayi; Ndidi; Onyeka, Iwobi; Lookman; Adams; Osimhen."
Nigeria enter the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 as strong favourites after winning all three Group C matches. Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup but regained momentum with a perfect group-stage record. Mozambique progressed from Group F in third place and reached the AFCON knockout rounds for the first time. The match will take place in Fez with Nigeria naming a starting XI featuring Nwabali; Osayi-Samuel, Bruno, Bassey, Ajayi; Ndidi; Onyeka, Iwobi; Lookman; Adams; Osimhen. Both teams also announced full substitute lists for the clash.
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