Akor Adams’ mother leaves Moroccan hospital after health scare
Akor Adams, Super Eagles striker, has received good news as his mother was discharged from a hospital in Fez, Morocco. She had been hospitalised shortly before Nigeria’s emphatic win over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations. Adams’ club, Sevilla, confirmed her release and return home to family. The striker dedicated his goal in the tournament to his mother after her recovery.
Match highlights
- Akor Adams’ mother was rushed to a hospital in Fez, Morocco, and later discharged, as confirmed by Sevilla.
- She was hospitalised on Monday before Nigeria’s 4-0 win over Mozambique in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 match.
- On Tuesday, Adams briefly left the team’s base in Fez to visit his mother, returning in less than an hour.
- Adams scored his first AFCON goal and provided two assists in the match against Mozambique, dedicating his performance to his mother.
- He made his Super Eagles debut in October 2025 during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, scoring in a 2-1 win over Lesotho.
