Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria 3-0 Mozambique

Peter Odemwingie scored twice as Nigeria sealed their place in the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations with a 3-0 victory over Mozambique.

The Nigerians looked more convincing than in previous games, with Odemwingie netting either side of half-time and substitute Martins coming on to score.

Mozambique looked bright early on and were unlucky not to get on the scoresheet, with Paito threatening.

Nigeria qualify second from Group C behind Egypt, who topped the group.

The Super Eagles started a lot more positively than in their previous two matches, with John Obi Mikel just failing to find striker Yakubu Ayegbeni and Odemwingie making his first darting run forward and shooting wide early on.

On nine minutes, a poor Mozambique clearance went straight to Nigeria's Chinedu Obasi, who shot straight across goalkeeper Rafael, who covered it well and parried to safety.

The Mambas had a great opportunity minutes later, after some neat build-up play saw the ball through to winger Paito who unleashed a fierce long-range effort that breezed past the top corner.

Obasi looked in a great position mid-way through the half when Shittu headed down a dangerous ball to the striker, who snapped at the ball, giving Rafael a chance to gather.

Odemwingie again threatened when he fired off a shot at Rafael's near post that the keeper got down to well.

The Super Eagles kept up the pressure as the teams approached the half-hour mark - Odemwingie the latest to come close when his strike from the right was turned around the post low down for a corner by Kapango.

Paito tried to respond with the best effort of the game for the southern Africans, which was struck handsomely from 35-yards out on the left, but parried away by Enyeama.

Four minutes before half-time, Miro came closest to breaking the deadlock with a low strike from just outside the area that came off the right upright.

And just as it seemed the two sides would be level at the break, Odemwingie's quick thinking caught out Kapango with a rifling shot from just outside the penalty area that snuck in just beyond the goalkeeper's right in the 45th minute.

Nigeria doubled their lead just after the break with a clinical break from their own half.

Yakubu was played onside on the left and squared for the on-rushing Odemwingie to double his tally with a neat first-touch finish.

From then on Nigeria looked comfortable for much of the second period, largely containing Mozambique in midfield.

Fanuel Massinga was limited to unleashing a 40-yard free-kick that almost came off when it dipped sharply, but not enough to trouble Enyeama.

Nigeria coach Shaibu Amodu, who has been under sustained pressure throughout the tournament, said he would enjoy the win.

"I can't avoid the critics," he said.

"I'm happy that the boys were able to deliver the goods.

"As for our next rivals let me enjoy this victory before speaking about Cameroon or any other team."

Mozambique coach Mart Nooij expressed pride in the efforts of his team.

"I can't be disappointed, my players gave everything they had to give," he said.

"We arrived here with our heads held high, and we're leaving with our heads held high."