OGUN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is set, with Nigeria scheduled to battle Mozambique in a high-stakes round of 16 encounter.
After dominating Group C with a perfect nine points, the Super Eagles will face the “Mambas” on Monday, January 5, 2026. The match will take place at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, a venue where Nigeria has already enjoyed significant success during the group phase.
The winner of this tie will advance to the quarter-finals to face either Algeria or DR Congo.
Mozambique secured third place in the group after Cameroon narrowly edged them 2-1, while Ivory Coast topped the group after a dramatic 3-2 comeback win against Gabon, confirming Nigeria’s opponent for the knockout stage.
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The Super Eagles booked their place in the last 16 by finishing top of Group C with six points from three matches, thanks to victories over Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda.
Time for the match is set for 8pm Nigeria time.
Other rounds of 16 fixtures
Mali vs Tunisia
Senegal vs Sudan
Egypt vs Benin
Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso
South Africa vs Cameroon
Morocco vs Tanzania
Algeria vs Congo DR