France, Jan. 6 -- Ademola Lookman gave Eric Chelle's side the lead in the 20th minute at the Stade de Fes. Five minutes later, the Atalanta striker turned provider for Osimhen to double the advantage.

Barely into the second-half and the same duo combined for Osimhen's second goal of the night and his third of the tournament.

In their second game during the pool stages, Nigeria led Tunisia 3-0 after 75 minutes before conceding two goals to lead to a nervy finale in which they almost let in an equaliser.

There was no repeat performance against a Mozambique team playing in the knockout stages for the first time in six trips to Africa's most prestigious national football team competition.

Akor Adams, fed by Lookman, thrashed in Nigeria's ...