Sevilla forward Akor Adams has dedicated his first Africa Cup of Nations goal to his mother after Nigeria overwhelmed Mozambique 4–0 in the Morocco 2025 round‑of‑16 clash at Complexe Sportif de Fès on 5 January 2026.

The 25‑year‑old scored the final goal in the 75th minute, adding to a brace from Victor Osimhen and an opener from Ademola Lookman, as Nigeria advanced to the quarter‑finals.

Adams told reporters that his mother was admitted to hospital on the morning of the match and could not attend; he therefore dedicated the goal to her and said she is recovering.The story was first reported by Daily Post.

Nigeria cruise into last eight

• Early dominance:  Nigeria pressed from kickoff and took control through a 20‑minute finish by winger Ademola Lookman. Osimhen doubled the lead five minutes later after racing onto an Akor Adams pass. The teams went into the break at 2–0, reflecting Nigeria’s territorial dominance.

• Osimhen brace:  Shortly after the restart, Lookman turned provider, sliding a pass across goal for Osimhen to complete his brace in the 47th minute.

• Adams seals victory:  With Mozambique offering little response, Lookman delivered another pinpoint pass in the 75th minute. Adams latched onto the ball to drill home his first AFCON goal, capping a dominant team display.

  
  

  • He had earlier supplied the cut‑back for Lookman’s opener and played a key role in Osimhen’s first strike.

Post‑match reaction

Adams said he felt “glory to God” after scoring and that the goal was for his mother: “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,” he told journalists. He also praised teammates Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman for their performances.