Breaking: Benue-Born Star Akor Adams Scores First Goal in AFCON 2025 Showdown

Benue-born striker Akor Adams scored his first goal at AFCON 2025 during Nigeria’s dominant 4-0 win over Mozambique in the Round of 16 on Monday. Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a quarter-final spot at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a commanding performance in Fès, Morocco, with Adams finding the net in the 75th minute to seal the victory.

The game erupted in excitement when Ademola Lookman opened the scoring in the 20th minute, and Victor Osimhen doubled the lead by the 25th minute. Osimhen added a second in the second half before Adams finished the scoring with a powerful right-footed strike from inside the box.

Remarkably, Adams’ goal marked a major milestone in his international career as his first ever AFCON goal for the Super Eagles. After the match, the Sevilla forward emotionally dedicated the goal to his mother, who had been hospitalised earlier in the day.

Fans immediately reacted on social media as the news of Adams’ breakthrough spread. One X user wrote, “Akor Adams showing Africa and the world his class at AFCON 2025” Another tweeted, “What a moment of pride for Benue.” Many supporters praised his hard work and resilience in reaching this milestone.

Analysts described Nigeria’s performance as a clear sign of their title ambitions at AFCON 2025, highlighting the balanced contributions from key forwards. They noted that Adams’ first goal brought a positive boost to the Super Eagles’ attacking depth as they prepare for tougher quarter-final competition.