AFCON 2025: Nigeria vs Mozambique – Date, Time and How to Watch

Nigeria take on Mozambique on Monday, January 5, 2026 in the Round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations in Fes, Morocco. The Super Eagles arrive in strong form after winning all three group matches, and they will be aiming to keep that momentum going in the knockout rounds.

Mozambique, however, are not coming to make up the numbers. They have already shown they can compete under pressure, and their performances in the group stage proved they can trouble bigger teams if given space and confidence.

Match Preview

Nigeria go into this game as favourites, not only because of their quality, but also because of how controlled they have looked so far. They have combined pace in attack with good midfield drive, and their finishing has been sharper than what many teams have produced at this tournament.

Mozambique’s route to the last 16 has been tougher, but that can also make them dangerous. They qualified as one of the best third-placed teams, and their standout moment was a dramatic win over Gabon. Even in defeat, they showed enough fight to suggest they can frustrate Nigeria if the Super Eagles start slowly.

Players to Watch

For Nigeria, Alex Iwobi has been important in linking midfield to attack, while Ademola Lookman has provided energy, movement, and end product in the final third. Nigeria will want them to control the tempo early and prevent Mozambique from settling into the game.

For Mozambique, keep an eye on Geny Catamo. He has been one of their biggest attacking outlets, and Mozambique will likely look to use his pace and direct running to test Nigeria’s back line, especially on transitions.

What’s at Stake

The winner of Nigeria vs Mozambique will move into the quarter-finals, where they will face the winner of Algeria vs DR Congo. That makes this a high-pressure game, because one good performance here can set up a very demanding next round.

Match Details

Nigeria vs Mozambique will be played on Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Fez Stadium (Stade de Fès), Fes. Kick-off is 8:00pm Nigeria time (WAT), which is 9:00pm CAT and 7:00pm GMT.

How to Watch

The match will be shown live on SuperSport. In Nigeria, viewers can watch via DStv/GOtv (SuperSport channels), and stream through SuperSport’s digital platforms if their subscription includes streaming access.