Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- The Super Eagles of Nigeria sent a thunderous message to the rest of Africa on Monday night, strolling into the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a devastating 4-0 demolition of Mozambique in the Round of 16.

On paper, Nigeria went into the tie as overwhelming favourites. On the pitch in Fes, they played like a team intent on removing all doubt. This was not just a victory; it was a tactical schooling, a physical overpowering, and a mental dismantling of the Mambas over the full 90 minutes.

From the opening whistle, Mozambique were pinned back, chased, harassed, and eventually broken. Nigeria dominated territory, possession, duels, transitions, and tempo. The scoreline could easily have been heavier...