Nigeria will face Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, as the Super Eagles aim to continue their march toward the latter stages of the tournament.
The three-time African champions reached this stage with a perfect record in Group C, securing victories over Tunisia and Uganda to finish as group winners.
Mozambique, on the other hand, made history by qualifying for the knockout phase for the first time in their AFCON history, advancing as one of the best third-placed teams thanks to a crucial win over Gabon.
A place in the quarter-finals is at stake, with the loser exiting the tournament. While Nigeria enter as clear favourites, Chiquinho Conde’s men will be determined to cause an upset and halt the Super Eagles’ momentum.
Historically, this will be only the second meeting between the two nations at the Africa Cup of Nations. Their previous encounter came in the final group game of the 2010 tournament, where Nigeria secured a 3-0 victory, with Peter Odemwingie scoring twice and Obafemi Martins adding a third.
Mozambique have faced four West African teams multiple times in AFCON or related competitions and have struggled against them, losing seven of nine matches and drawing the other two.
Below, Flashscore provides all the essential information ahead of the clash, including broadcast details, potential line up, and more.
When is the Africa Cup of Nations match?
The match between Nigeria and Mozambique is scheduled for 20:00 (West African Time) on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Where can you watch the game on TV?
Channels: SuperSport, AfroSport, NTA, beIN Sports
Nigeria squad
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa Utd), Amas Obasogie (Singida Black Stars), Francis Uzoho(Omonia)
Defenders: Calvin Bassey (Fulham), Semi Ajayi (Hull City), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes), Zaidu Sanusi (Porto), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague), Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers)
Midfielders: Alex Iwobi (Fulham), Frank Onyeka (Brentford), Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge), Tochukwu Nnadi (Zulte Waregem), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio), Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa), Usman Muhammed (Ironi Tiberias)
Forwards: Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla), Akor Adams (Sevilla), Ademola Lookman (Atalanta), Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray), Moses Simon (Paris FC), Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor), Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos), Salim Fago Lawal (Istra 1961).
Nigeria's possible XI: Nwabali, Bassey, Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel, Sanusi, Iwobi, Ndidi, Onyedika, Lookman, Chukwueze, Osimhen
Mozambique squad
Goalkeepers: Ernani Siluane (Black Bulls), Ivane Urrubal (UD Songo), Kimiss Zavala (Maritimo)
Defenders: Bruno Langa (Paphos), Oscar Cherene (UD Songo), Edmilson Dove (Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya), Nanani (UD Songo), Feliciano Jone (Black Bulls), Diogo Cabral (Santa Clara), Reinildo Mandava (Sunderland), Mexer (Keciorengucu), Fernando Chambuco (Black Bulls)
Midfielders: Joao Bonde (Ferroviario), Ricardo Guimaraes (Zira FK), Manuel Kambala (Polokwane City), Keyns Abdala (Chaves), Alfonso Amade (Dunfermline)
Forwards: Geny Catamo (Sporting CP), Witness Quembo (CD Nacional), Elias Pelembe (UD Songo), Chamito Alfandega (AC Viseu U23), Stanley Ratifo (Chemie Leipzig), Faisal Bangal (Mestre), Melque Alexandre (UD Songo), Gildo Vilanculos (Tadamon Sour)
Mozambique’s possible XI: Urrubal, Diogo, Chamboco, Dove, Nanani, Kambala, Nene, Gildo, Domingues, Catamo, Ratifo
Where is the match?
Fez Stadium, Fez
The Stadium is a multi-purpose venue located within the Fez Sports Complex in Fez, Morocco. Primarily used for football matches, the stadium also features athletics facilities. Originally built in 2003, it had an initial capacity of 45,000 spectators.
Fez Stadium will play a significant role in Morocco’s sporting ambitions, having been selected to host matches at both the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Following recent renovations, its current seating capacity stands at approximately 35,468, with plans in place to expand the venue to 55,800 seats by 2028.
These upgrades form part of a wider urban regeneration project in Fez, which includes improved transport networks, expanded hotel infrastructure, and enhanced digital connectivity, further positioning the city as a growing hub for international sporting events.
What has been said ahead of the match?
Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi has stated that no team should be underestimated in African football, stating that Mozambique will not be taken lightly as they play cohesively and function well as a unit.
“They are a very good team, they want to play, they are very aggressive, they play like a team,” Ndidi told the media.
“So, we’ve seen the team we’ve watched their group stage game we know they fight but the main focus is about us, it is about how we approach the game, how we want it.
“We just focus on the game but they are a very good team, no team in this tournament should be underrated.”
On the other hand, Mozambique captain Domingues has declared that the Mambas will not be intimidated by Nigeria’s star-studded Super Eagles in Fes.
“The Nigerian team is very powerful but we will not be intimidated by that, we want to go there and compete because football is 90 minutes, anything can happen,” the Songo star told the media.
“We know the challenges we are going to have; we know we managed to reach another stage and we are in a stage where we are still celebrating our qualification.
“But we know the importance of this game and which type of game it is, and this gives us more strength because we continue dreaming knowing that this is called a season of breakthrough.”
