The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on Mozambique today in a Round of 16 encounter, with both sides eyeing a place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Eric Chelle's men arrive in a confident mood after a flawless group-stage campaign, finishing with nine points and eight goals scored.
Mozambique, meanwhile, come into the tie with the belief of changing history with their first victory against Nigeria.
The Mambas stunned many observers with a dramatic 3–2 victory over Gabon in the group stage and now target another upset against Nigeria.
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Captain Elias Pelembe has already insisted his side will not be intimidated, stressing that Mozambique are ready to compete over the full 90 minutes.
Nigeria vs Mozambique team news and match build-up
Mozambique coach Francisco Conde has confirmed injury concerns ahead of kickoff. Nenê will miss the game, Edmilson remains a doubt pending late assessment, while Bruno Langa has been rested as a precaution. Calila, however, has recovered in time and is available.
Conde insists his squad remains united and fully committed, with younger players ready to step up.
Nigeria, on the other hand, are expected to stick with the core of the side that dominated the group stage, despite Cyriel Dessers returning to his club after picking up a knock that is expected to sideline him for 10 to 12 weeks. Ryan Alebiosu, who missed training due to injury, is also unlikely to feature against Mozambique today.
Stay with us for live updates, confirmed line-ups, goals, and key moments as Nigeria and Mozambique battle for a place in the next round.
- Lineups
- Team Stats
Nigeria
23
Nwabili
2
Osayi-Samuel
6
Ajayi
21
Bassey
13
Onyemaechi
8
Onyeka
4
Ndidi
17
Iwobi
7
Lookman
9
Osimhen
22
Adams
- Coach
-
Eric Chelle
0
- Substitutes
-
Francis Uzoho
1
-
Amas Obasogie
16
-
Zaidu Sanusi
3
-
Igoh Ogbu
5
-
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
10
-
Samuel Chukwueze
11
-
Moses Simon
15
-
Raphael Onyedika
18
-
Paul Onuachu
19
-
Chidozie Awaziem
20
-
Chidera Ejuke
24
-
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro
26
-
Tochukwu Nnadi
28
-
Mohammed Usman
14
-
Lawal Fago
25
Mozambique
1
23
Calila
17
15
5
Langa
21
16
Amade
10
Catamo
7
Pelembe
19
9
Bangal
- Coach
-
Chiquinho Conde
0
- Substitutes
-
Kimiss Zavala
12
-
Ivane
22
-
Infren Nanani
2
-
Nene
3
-
Fernando Chamboco
4
-
Manuel Kambala
6
-
Edmilson Dove
8
-
Joao Bonde
11
-
Stanley Ratifo
13
-
Oscar Cherene
14
-
Gildo Vilanculos
18
-
Keyns Abdala
20
-
Melque Melito
24
-
Chamito
25
NIG
3
– 2
MOZ
16/10/2023
