Sevilla star returns to Nigeria’s squad following emotional family moment and continues AFCON title push.
Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has returned to Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 camp in Fès, Morocco, after being briefly excused to visit his hospitalised mother. The Sevilla FC forward was granted permission by Super Eagles officials to leave the team’s base following Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Mozambique in the Round of 16. While news first broke that Adams had exited the camp, team administrators quickly clarified he only stepped away momentarily to be with his mother, who had been admitted to a hospital in Fès earlier in the week.
Despite learning of his mother’s condition hours before kick-off, Akor Adams started the match against Mozambique and capped Nigeria’s dominant performance by scoring the final goal for the Super Eagles — a strike he later dedicated to his ailing mother.
After the game, Adams shared that his mother was unable to attend the match due to her health but was stable and receiving good care. He expressed gratitude that he could visit her and dedicate his contribution to her, underscoring the emotional balance elite athletes often maintain between personal challenges and national duty.
Swift Return and Team Unity
Officials confirmed that Adams returned to the Super Eagles camp within the same day, rejoining training and team activities as Nigeria prepares for its AFCON 2025 quarter-final clash. There were no disciplinary issues or long-term absences, and the squad remains unified and focused on their title quest.
Super Eagles Media Officer Promise Efoghe reiterated that the striker’s brief departure was purely for family reasons and that he was back in camp “before lunchtime,” training alongside his teammates as preparations continue ahead of the next critical fixture.
Akor Adams’ situation highlights more than just football action in Morocco. It reflects player welfare, emotional resilience, and the balance between personal life and national sporting ambition during major tournaments like the 2025 AFCON. With Nigeria now advancing into the quarter-finals, the Super Eagles will take on Algeria or their next opponent knowing they have a fully rallied squad behind them.
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