Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has received continental acclaim after his goal against Algeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations was selected among CAF’s top five goals of the tournament.
The list, released on the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 X handle and monitored by PUNCH Online on Thursday, featured Adams’ superb finish from Nigeria’s quarter-final encounter with Algeria. His display of accuracy, calmness, and technical quality was instrumental in Nigeria’s 2–0 victory.
The strike proved pivotal in Nigeria’s campaign, helping the Super Eagles push on to a third-place finish at the tournament.
CAF explained that its top-five selection celebrates not only visually stunning goals but also decisive moments that shaped matches. Adams’ inclusion reflects his growing status and influence in African football.
Other Goals in CAF’s Top Five
Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco)
El Kaabi produced a moment of brilliance with an acrobatic bicycle kick shortly after coming off the bench. Meeting a looping cross, he executed a perfectly timed effort that sailed past defenders and beyond the goalkeeper, delivering a memorable goal against Comoros.
Christian Kofane (Cameroon)
Cameroon’s teenage sensation announced his arrival on the AFCON stage with a thunderous 30-yard strike against Mozambique, leaving the goalkeeper helpless and marking him as one of the tournament’s standout young prospects.
Adil Boulbina (Algeria)
Boulbina was the hero in Algeria’s dramatic round-of-16 tie against the Democratic Republic of Congo, firing home a stunning extra-time winner to seal a 1–0 victory and book a quarter-final spot.
Pape Gueye (Senegal)
In a tense and controversial final, Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye struck the decisive blow against hosts Morocco. His powerful left-footed effort deep into extra time secured a 1–0 win and delivered Senegal’s second AFCON title.
CAF’s top-five goals this year showcased the tournament’s rich quality and flair, ranging from long-range rockets to spectacular acrobatic finishes. Adams’ presence on the list underlines his rising profile and signals a bright future for Nigerian football.