Nigeria's star midfielder Alex Iwobi is sending a powerful message to his teammates ahead of their critical Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 match against Mozambique: never underestimate your opponent.

With Nigeria having secured a perfect group stage record by winning all three matches against Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda, Iwobi knows the temptation to relax could be strong. However, the experienced 29-year-old Fulham player is determined to keep the Super Eagles focused and hungry for continental glory.

Iwobi, who has an impressive 93 international caps, has been instrumental in Nigeria's tournament campaign so far. In their opening match against Tanzania, he delivered two remarkable assists - becoming only the second Nigerian player since 2010 to register two assists in a single AFCON match.

Despite Mozambique entering the knockout stages with just three points after a sole victory against Gabon, Iwobi is taking nothing for granted. 'We have got three wins in our three games in the group stage, but we can't get complacent. We are going to give 100 per cent and try to do our nation proud,' he declared in a passionate interview.

The midfielder's recent performances have been exceptional, including a masterful display against Tunisia where he completed 51 accurate passes from 59 attempts. His technical skill and vision have been crucial in Nigeria's quest for a fourth continental title - having previously won in 1980, 1994, and 2013.

As the most experienced player in the current squad, Iwobi understands the weight of expectations. The Monday match in Fes represents another opportunity for Nigeria to showcase their footballing prowess and continue their impressive AFCON campaign.

With Iwobi's leadership and the team's demonstrated skill, the Super Eagles are poised to continue their march towards potential African football supremacy.