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Drama Behind the Scoreline: Nigeria's 4-0 Victory Masks a Fractured Moment Between Stars

6 January 2026

Drama Behind the Scoreline: Nigeria's 4-0 Victory Masks a Fractured Moment Between Stars
Lookman and Osimhen's night ends with a win but questions about team harmony linger.

Match Report

The Nigerian side tainted its big win over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 with an incident that sparked wide debate about discipline within the Eagles and threatened to overshadow the win.

Nigeria cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the evening match at the Fez Sports Complex, sealing a spot in the quarterfinals in front of disappointed Mozambican fans.

They will face the winner of Algeria vs Burkina Faso in the next round.

Ademola Lookman opened the scoring in the 20th minute, lifting his tally to three goals in the tournament, and he then created two assists for teammate Victor Osimhen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the result of the match?

Nigeria won 4-0 against Mozambique to advance to the quarterfinals.

What incident occurred between Lookman and Osimhen?

In the 63rd minute, Lookman lost the ball after a dribble, and Osimhen reacted angrily, demanding a pass, a moment widely shared on social media.

Who did Nigeria face in the quarterfinals?

They will meet the winner of Algeria vs Burkina Faso in the next round.