Nigeria vs Mozambique Predictions

Neither of these teams can afford to lose here. The Nigeria national football team is likely to come out on top and secure a win against the Mozambique national football team in their upcoming AFCON clash

Match info: AFCON Round of 16

Venue: Fez Stadium, Fez

Date: Monday, January 5, 2026

Time: 8 pm Nigerian time

Group C winners Nigeria will continue their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title when they go up against Mozambique at the Complexe Sportif de Fez on Monday.

The Nigerians navigated the first round, winning all three matches, while the Mambas managed to book their place in the round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams after the conclusion of the preliminaries.

Head-to-head:

Nigeria have won five of the last six meetings between the two teams.

Mozambique have never defeated Nigerian

The other clash ended in a draw.

Nigeria are on a three-match winning streak.

Mozambique have only won one of their last five matches.

Their last three encounters produced at least three goals.

Form:

Nigeria in the AFCON: W-W-W

Nigeria in all competitions: L-L-W-W-W

Mozambique in the AFCON: L-W-L

Mozambique in all competitions: D-L-L-W-L

Team News:

Nigeria will be without striker, Cyriel Dessers, who has been ruled out for up to three months..

All of the selected squad members for Mozambique are ready to be in action.

Player(s) to watch:

Ademola Lookman is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for the Nigeria national football team. He has scored two goals in two AFCON games of the ongoing campaign. Lookman will be keen to help his side up front yet again and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Geny Catamo will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance in the next fixture. He can control the midfield well and can surely score goals. In the last three matches, Catamo has scored three goals for his side and will be looking to help Mozambique yet again.