Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- The Super Eagles of Nigeria made a loud statement of intent at the business end of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, brushing aside Mozambique with a commanding 4-0 victory in their Round of 16 clash at the Complexe Sportif de Fes.

This was not a night for overcomplication. Under Eric Chelle, Nigeria adopted a direct, aggressive, and unapologetically vertical route one football approach with elite execution. Against a Mozambique side coached by Chiquinho Conde, the Super Eagles blended intensity, power, and clarity of purpose to overwhelm their opponents from the first whistle.

Nigeria started on the front foot, pinning Mozambique deep and forcing early mistakes. It took just 20 minutes for the breakthrough to arrive. A...