Adams dedicates first AFCON goal to sick mum Akordinly

Striker Akor Adams has dedicated his third Super Eagles’ goal and his first at the on-going 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco to his mum, who was hospitalized as Nigeria thrashed Mozambique 4-0 at the Complexe Sportif de Fès on Monday night.

In a dominant  display with a brace from Victor Osimhen as well as a goal each from Ademola Lookman and Adams, victory earned the Super Eagles a quarter final berth much to the delight of the Sevilla striker.

“First, glory to God for the privilege to have my first AFCON  goal like all of you have been waiting for,” Adams who would be 30 on January 28, said ‘Akordinly’ after Monday’s well-deserved win with the Super Eagles. “ But the goal is dedicated to my mum.

 “She’s supposed to be here, but she’s in the hospital right now. She was admitted this morning, but she’s much better now. I’m happy for the team.”

Regarded as one  of the emerging Nigerian striking power after scoring on his international  debut in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Play-off  against Gabon last November , Adams has featured  in all the Super Eagles first four matches and with a goal under his belt at  Morocco 2025  

On the  widely reported  alleged altercations between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, Akor  took a  diplomatic course, saying: “Victor had a fantastic game. Lookman had a fantastic game. So, we came out with the victory, and we’re happy.”