Head coach of Mozambique, Chiquinho Conde, has disclosed that his side is ready to make history as they come up against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the round of 16 of the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Mambas go into the game as huge underdogs, having qualified as one of the best third-place teams from the group stage.

Nigeria, on the other hand, recorded a hundred per cent record after winning all three of their group-stage matches.

Speaking ahead of the clash, Conde acknowledged the quality of the Super Eagles team but added that his side has its own ambition of making history by qualifying for the last eight of the tournament.

“We are humble and we respect our opponent,” Conde said at the pre-match press conference.

“But we also have the ambition of making history for our people. We want to write our names in capital letters in Mozambique football history.

“This is a big opportunity for us to play against a fantastic and big opponent. There’s nothing like beating a big team like that.”

The two sides will lock horns at the Complexe Sportif de Fes, with kick-off slated for 8:00 pm local time.

WDN