AFCON 2025 Final: Akor Adams Shares Perfectly-Timed Post After Senegal Beat Morocco
- Super Eagles forward Akor Adams shared a post on social media after Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0
- The Teranga Lions won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought battle against the host nation
- Morocco beat Nigeria in the semi-final under the controversial officiating of Ghana's Daniel Laryea
Super Eagles forward Akor Adams shared a perfectly-timed post on social media after Senegal beat Morocco to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
The Teranga Lions won the continental trophy after a hard-fought 120-minute battle against the host, which included controversies, disruptions, and boycotts.
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As noted by CAF, Pape Gueye’s strike in the fourth minute of the extra time, which Senegal held on to, gave the Pape Thiaw-led side victory over the host nation, Morocco.
As a result, Senegal won their second AFCON title, while the Atlas Lions’ 50-year wait to conquer Africa continues until the 2027 edition at least.
Akor Adams shares post after AFCON final
Super Eagles striker Akor Adams shared a cryptic post on his X page shortly after Senegal defeated Morocco to win the AFCON 2025 trophy.
He shared a video of his celebration against Algeria, which honoured DR Congo superfan Michel Kuka Mboladinga, who pays tribute to Patrice Lumumba.
The Sevilla forward captioned the video 'Africa❤️', and the timing has made Nigerians suggest it was a direct jibe at losing finalist Morocco.
The Atlas Lions defeated Nigeria on penalties in the semi-final under controversial officiating by Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea.
Some of the reactions to Adams' post are below:
@im_kappachino wrote:
“I love this tweet 😂😂 Subtle jest 😂.”
@alli_ya7 wrote:
“I love this 😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣They robbed us so bad and Senegal helped us finished them.”
@utdodiahkoncept wrote:
“Omo you petty o but I love it😍😍😍.”
@mylifeasice wrote:
“Perfect timing 🤭🤭.”
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Adams explains celebration for Mboladinga
Adams, speaking after Nigeria won the bronze medal, explained his reason for the celebration, with Algeria's Mohamed Amoura criticised for mocking Kuka Mboladinga.
“I think you do not kick somebody when he's down, not to name names, but I think he was passionate for his country, that's the fan I'm talking about now, and when Congo lost, all that happened was not acceptable, it's not acceptable in Africa,” he told Ademola Victor TV.
Adams has had a bright start to his Super Eagles career, scoring four goals and providing two assists in 11 matches for the Nigerian national team, as noted by Transfermarkt.
He scored on his debut against Lesotho in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, assisted by Victor Osimhen, one of the strikers he looks up to, and has formed a great pair with the Galatasaray star.
Stanley Nwabali aims dig at Morocco
Legit.ng reported that Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali aimed a direct dig at Morocco after losing the AFCON 2025 final to Senegal.
The Chippa United star recalled an incident where Moroccan fans stole his towels during the semi-final, telling them to use them to wipe their tears.
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