AFCON 2025: Man Reacts after Super Eagles Thrashed Mozambique, Names Best Player of Tournament
- A Nigerian man grabbed many people’s attention on social media as he reacted to the AFCON 2025 match between the Super Eagles and Mozambique
- He mentioned the name of a player he considered the best due to the individual’s performance in the recently concluded game
- Several other individuals who watched the match took to the comment section of the post to share their thoughts
Just hours after the Super Eagles delivered an exciting 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16, a man has named the best player of the match.
The individual shared his opinion online following the game and offered prayers for the players.
Source: Twitter
Man mentions AFCON 2025 best player
Recall that on January 5, the Nigerian team, Super Eagles, faced Mozambique in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16.
During the match, Lookman scored around the 20th minute, Victor Osimhen netted two goals at about the 25th and 47th minutes, while Adams scored the final goal exactly in the 75th minute. The game took place at Fez Stadium.
After Nigeria’s win, a man identified as @CHANGEZAHEAD took to social media to name one of the Super Eagles players as the best player of AFCON.
Source: Twitter
On his page, he wrote:
"Ademola Lookman is the best player in this AFCON so far. No player comes close to his brilliant performance."
He also shared a video in the comments showing the player he mentioned speaking after a face-off with a fellow teammate. Quoting the video, he added:
"This is a great maturity being displayed by Lookman."
Reactions as Super Eagles beat Mozambique
Legit.ng compiled some reactions below:
@kapa5 said:
"Nigeria cruises to a 4-0 victory to reach the final eight. Massive performances from Iwobi, Bassey, Chukwueze, and Onyeka. Nigeria is flying high!"
@Totinhiiio stressed:
"Lookman carrying Nigeria single-handed proves the team lacks real depth and over-relies on one foreign-based star while local leagues get ignored and talent wastes away at home."
@OmoladeAdnan added:
"Let the World know that Nigeria has qualified for the Quarter-Final. We are aiming for the AFCON Trophy under Eric Chelle."
@LMH_Emeka stressed:
"Nigeria 🇳🇬 4:0 Mozambique. Congratulations well deserved. Hopefully they have not exhausted all their goals in this stage and will be needing more to advance in the quarterfinals."
@SporaDair_Hersy shared:
"Nigeria flying high! Four Premier League stars — Iwobi, Bassey, Chukwueze, and Onyeka — helped the Super Eagles storm into AFCON quarter-finals with a 4-" thrashing."
@dubbyofph said:
"Four EPL boys on the pitch and people still say AFCON isn’t serious If this team clicks properly, some European fans are about to learn football history the hard way."
@DonyiboOyibo noted:
"Am so proud of their performance today very solid , good bass possession and Accurate passes with top-notch finish strikes."
The actions of Victor Osimhen toward a teammate drew the attention of a young Nigerian man who went on to label Ademola Lookman as the best player at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
While some fans agreed with his view, many others disagreed, sparking debates online.
To provide expert insight, Legit.ng reached out to a sports analyst to weigh in on the discussion.
The question was straightforward. Legit.ng asked what makes a player stand out as the best in a tournament like the Africa Cup of Nations.
Responding, the sports analyst explained that individual brilliance alone is not enough.
He said,
“What makes a player stand out as the best in a tournament like AFCON? For me, it is consistency and making match winning contributions. You have to look at statistics, influence, leadership, and overall presence in the team."
“Leadership is very important. If you look at the last AFCON Player of the Tournament winner, William Troost Ekong, part of the reason he won it was his leadership and influence. He performed in big games, converted crucial penalties, and was solid defensively throughout the tournament."
“You do not become a contender for such an award based only on performances from the group stage to the round of sixteen. No one wins the Player of the Tournament award based on four matches. It is what you do in the later stages that matters most."
“Yes, Ademola Lookman is a very good shout. He has done well so far, especially in terms of goal contributions. If I am not mistaken, he has been involved in about six or seven goal actions. But to win that award, he has to keep delivering from this stage onward."
“There is also a Moroccan player who has scored in every one of the five matches he has played so far. Those goals have been crucial, and if he continues like that, he will be a serious contender as well.”
The analyst also highlighted another Super Eagles player he believes deserves more recognition.
He said,
“Alex Iwobi also deserves a special mention. He does not always get the goals or assists, but he is extremely influential. His final third passes, key passes, and progressive passes are very important to this team."
“He is the player we look to when building up play. He sees the game differently and is always one step ahead. He does not need too many touches to make the right pass, and he knows how to find players in pockets of space."
“For me, he is one of the best players in this team and an unsung hero, alongside Frank Onyeka. Lookman and Osimhen are doing very well, and that is expected of them."
“But players like Iwobi and Onyeka have elevated this team and made it different from what we have seen in previous years. If Iwobi continues performing at this level, contributing both defensively and offensively, I do not think there is a more deserving candidate for that recognition.”
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle addressed the heated exchange between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s 4-0 win over Mozambique in the AFCON 2025 round of 16.
Pere Egbi defends Victor Osimhen from critics
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that former BBNaija star Pere Egbi spoke out about Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen. He said people asking for Osimhen to be dropped from the team don’t understand football.
Pere added that there is no player to replace him, and dropping Osimhen could hurt Nigeria’s chance to win the AFCON. He also reacted to claims that Chelsea didn’t sign Osimhen because of his attitude.
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