AFCON 2025: Akor Adams makes CAF’s top five goals list

Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has gained major continental attention after his stunning effort against Algeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations was named among CAF’s top five goals of the tournament.

The compilation, released on the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 X page and sighted by PUNCH Online on Thursday, featured Adams’ standout goal from Nigeria’s quarter-final meeting with Algeria. His composed finish and technical mastery helped the Eagles seal a 2–0 win and advance in the competition.

Adams’ strike was pivotal in Nigeria eventually claiming third place at the tournament. CAF’s carefully selected top-five goals spotlight not only extraordinary finishes but also game-changing moments, and the inclusion of the Nigerian striker further reflects his rapid rise within African football.

Other Goals in CAF’s Top Five

1. Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco)
El Kaabi produced one of the competition’s most eye-catching moments with a bicycle kick shortly after being subbed on. Reacting instinctively to a floated cross, he leapt acrobatically and sent the ball spinning beyond the goalkeeper, earning Morocco a memorable highlight against Comoros.

2. Christian Kofane (Cameroon)
Cameroon’s teenage sensation Christian Kofane delivered a thunderous long-range effort from 30 yards, leaving the Mozambique keeper helpless. His goal not only pushed Cameroon forward but also marked him as one of AFCON’s fast-rising stars.

3. Adil Boulbina (Algeria)
During a tense round-of-16 encounter with DR Congo, Boulbina became Algeria’s match-winner with a sensational extra-time strike that secured a 1–0 victory. His effort blended precision, timing, and immense pressure to keep Algeria’s campaign alive.

4. Pape Gueye (Senegal)
In a chaotic and highly debated final, Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye scored the match-defining goal against hosts Morocco. Just four minutes into extra time, he unleashed a fierce left-footed shot into the top corner, sealing a 1–0 win and handing Senegal their second AFCON trophy.