AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Vs Mozambique Starting Eleven Confirmed

The starting line-ups for the Super Eagles of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 clash against Mozambique have been officially confirmed, setting the stage for a keenly anticipated knockout tie.

The Super Eagles, chasing a fourth continental crown, will line up with Stanley Nwabali in goal behind a defence marshalled by Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey. Wilfred Ndidi anchors the midfield alongside Frank Onyeka, while Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman are tasked with driving the attack. Victor Osimhen leads the line, supported by Bright Osayi-Samuel, Akor Adams and Bruno Onyemaechi.

Nigeria XI: Iwobi, Semi Ajayi, Ndidi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Osimhen, Lookman, Frank Onyeka, Calvin Bassey, Akor Adams, Bruno Onyemaechi, Stanley Nwabali.

Subs: Paul Onuachu, Moses Simon, F. Uzoho, Awaziem, Chukwueze, Usman Mohammed, Chidera Ejuke, Zaidu Sanusi, Igoh Ogbu, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Raphael Onyedika, Tochukwu Nnadi, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Amas Obasogie, Salim Fago Lawal.

Mozambique name a balanced side as they look to extend their historic run, having reached the knockout stage of the tournament for the first time. Elias Pelembe and Mexer bring experience at the back, while Geny Catamo and Ernan Siluane provide pace and creativity going forward.

Mozambique XI: Elias Pelembe, Mexer, Mandava, Ricardo Guimarães, Faisal Bangal, Witiness Quembo, Alfonso Amade, Bruno Langa, Diogo Calila, Geny Catamo, Ernan Siluane.

Subs: Stanley Ratifo, Edmilson Dove, Gildo Vilanculos, Manuel Kambala, Feliciano Jone, Infren Matola, Fernando Chamboco, Keyns Abdala, Melque Alexandre, Kimiss Zavala, Ivane Urrubal, João Bonde, Chamito Alfandega, Oscar Cherene.

The Round of 16 encounter will kick off at 8 p.m. It is only the second meeting between the sides at the AFCON.

History favours the Super Eagles. Nigeria and Mozambique have met five times in all competitions, with Nigeria unbeaten, recording four wins and a draw.

Their sole AFCON meeting came during the group stage of the 2010 tournament, when Nigeria secured a 3-0 victory through a brace from Peter Odemwingie and a late strike by Obafemi Martins