"The Galatasaray striker added a second in the opening moments of the second half to send Eric Chelle's side on their way to a comfortable victory. The outstanding Adams adding a fourth as the Eagles equalled the most goals they've scored in a single AFCON campaign -- 12 as they finished runners-up in 2000 -- and served an undisputed statement of their title intentions."
"Nigeria's performance was full of the invention, bubbling creativity and attacking richness that marked their group stage showing, as they advanced to the knockouts as the tournament's highest scorers. It was a one-sided affair from the off, with Bruno Langa clearing off the line in the sixth minute as Semi Ajayi met Lookman's corner with a firm downward header, looking to replicate his opening goal against Tanzania."
"Nigeria didn't have to wait long, with Alex Iwobi, demonstrating the creative influence and passing ability that makes him such a key presence in this Eagles side, threading the ball through to Adams, advancing down Nigeria's left, in the 20th minute. The Sevilla FC forward crossed for Lookman, and the former African Footballer of the Year's raised finish beat Ernan Siluane in the Mozambiq"
Nigeria produced a 4-0 victory over Mozambique in rain-soaked Fes to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals. Ademola Lookman opened the scoring in the 20th minute from Akor Adams' cross, with Victor Osimhen extending the lead five minutes later and adding a second early in the second half. Akor Adams supplied a powerful late fourth. Alex Iwobi provided key creative influence and the passing that unlocked Mozambique's defence. Bruno Langa cleared off the line from a Semi Ajayi header in the sixth minute. Nigeria equalled their single-tournament scoring high of 12 goals and advanced as the tournament's highest scorers.
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