The Super Eagles will take on Mozambique in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in their hunt for a fourth continental title.
Nigeria defeated Uganda 3-1 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in the group stage of the 2025 continental showpiece after victories against Tanzania and Tunisia.
While Coach Eric Chelle’s side had nine points, their opponent finished as third in Group F, guaranteeing them a place as one of best losers.
The Southern Africans lost 1-2 to Cameroon in their final match on Wednesday; they finished with three points, Côte d’Ivoire seven, same as Indomitable Lions. Gabon had no point.
The Mambas of Mozambique will now travel to Fez to face Nigeria for a berth in the quarter-finals.
That game will be a rematch of the 2010 AFCON meeting between the Super Eagles and the Mambas. In that clash, an Osaze Odewingie brace and a goal from Obafemi Martins earned Nigeria a 3-0 victory.
