Powered by the trio of Lookman, Osimhen, and Adams, Nigeria secured a 4-0 victory over the Mambas of Mozambique.
It was a more laborious task for Egypt, who were forced into extra time to overcome Benin (3-1).
Dominant, the Pharaohs created numerous chances against the Cheetahs. However, they had to wait until the 68th minute for Attia’s goal, which finished a fine team move with a shot from the edge of the box.
Benin equalized in the 82nd minute through Dossou.
In extra time, Egypt did not hesitate this time and made the difference as early as the 97th minute with a header from Ibrahim, following a cross from Attia.
Mo Salah sealed the Egyptian victory in the 120th+4 minute, taking his personal tally to three goals in this AFCON.
The Super Eagles set the tone early with a chance in the opening moments. Lookman finally opened the scoring from an Adams assist.
Five minutes later, Osimhen doubled the lead, meeting a cross from Lookman.
The playmaker, Lookman, then crossed for the Fenerbahçe striker, who scored his 3rd goal of the tournament.
The Nigerian festival concluded with a goal from Adams, who finished with a fine strike after a move started by Simon and assisted by Lookman, who was named “Man of the Match”.