Mozambique will take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon in their final group-stage match on Wednesday.
Nigeria finished as Group C winners with a flawless record of three victories from three matches, while Mozambique progressed as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams from Group F.
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The knockout encounter is scheduled for Monday night at the Fez Stadium, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.
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Mozambique made an encouraging start against Cameroon, stunning the Indomitable Lions with an early opener from Geny Catamo.
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The Sporting CP winger cut inside from the right flank and fired a powerful effort beyond goalkeeper Devis Epassy, giving Mozambique a surprise lead.
However, Cameroon drew level through a freak moment when defender Nenê inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. The comeback was completed in the second half as Kofane struck a sensational long-range goal to seal a 2-1 win for the five-time African champions.
