Akor Adams visits mother in Fez hospital after AFCON win
Akor Adams, Super Eagles striker, was allowed to visit his sick mother at a hospital in Fez, Morocco. His mother was hospitalised shortly before Nigeria’s 4–0 win over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16, where Adams scored and provided two assists. The visit was brief, and Adams returned to the team in time for their recovery session. He dedicated his first AFCON goal to his mother, who had been expected to watch the match.
Match highlights
- Akor Adams was granted permission to leave the team’s base in Fez to visit his hospitalised mother.
- The visit took place after Nigeria’s 4–0 victory over Mozambique, where Adams scored his first AFCON goal.
- Adams returned to the team within an hour and participated in the recovery session.
- He dedicated his goal to his mother, who was admitted to the hospital on the morning of the match.
- The striker now has three goals and three assists in eight appearances for Nigeria.
