Forward Peter Odemwingie scored twice to help Nigeria to a 3-0 win over Mozambique and a place in the African Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

The Super Eagles needed a victory in their final group match to guarantee a spot in the last eight, and in the end they were comfortable winners against Mozambique. Courtesy of two goals from forward Odemwingie in the 45th and 48th minutes, and a late strike from substitute Obafemi Martins.

Nigeria started the stronger, and could have taken the lead after just 3 minutes if there had been someone to connect with Obi Mikel's cross, following some good build-up play between the Chelsea midfielder and Odemwingie. But Mozambique soon came into the game, and despite dominating possession and displaying some slick passing, the failed to create many openings and were limited to chances from distance.

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. It was 1-0 at the break and the advantage was doubled in the third minute after the restart when a sweeping break saw Obasi play Yakubu in on the left and his cross enabled Odemwingie to finish from close range.

Martins wrapped up the victory four minutes from the end when another error saw the Mozambican defence again dispossessed and, when Mikel's shot was saved, the Wolfsburg striker was on hand to apply the finishing touch. Which meant the Super Eagles eased into the next round alongside Group C winners Egypt.