Midfielder Alex Iwobi says the Super Eagles cannot afford to take their foot off the gas ahead of their 2025 AFCON round-of-16 clash against Mozambique on Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. While Nigeria recorded victories over Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda in Group C, Mozambique’s sole 3-2 victory over Gabon in Group F proved enough to ensure their progression. We are going to give 100 per cent and try to do our nation proud,” Iwobi told Ademola Victor TV. At the ongoing AFCON in Morocco, Iwobi has been instrumental in Nigeria’s campaign, dictating play from midfield as the Super Eagles booked a place in the round of 16. With 93 international caps, the 29-year-old is the most capped player in the current Super Eagles squad and is appearing at his third Africa Cup of Nations.

Source: Punch January 03, 2026 07:33 UTC