Super Eagles stars Osayi-Samuel and Akor Adams didn't hide their satisfaction at Morocco's AFCON 2025 final defeat to Senegal, with both players taking to social media to proclaim after the Atlas Lions' heartbreak.
The fallout from the AFCON 2025 final continues to ripple across social media, as Super Eagles stars Bright Osayi-Samuel and Akor Adams joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating Senegal's victory over Morocco.
In what many are calling a moment of spiritual vindication, the duo took to X (formerly Twitter) to share cryptic but pointed messages following the Atlas Lions' 1–0 defeat in the final.
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"God is Real": A response to Morocco’s antics
The social media exchange began shortly after the final whistle in Rabat. Former Fenerbaçhe defender Osayi-Samuel, who was part of the Nigerian squad that suffered a controversial semifinal exit at the hands of the hosts, posted a short but powerful message:
"God is real."
The post was widely interpreted as a direct reference to the "cheating" allegations that marred the Nigeria vs. Morocco semifinal, specifically the repeated theft of goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s towel and several contentious officiating calls that went against the Super Eagles.
Sevilla striker Akor Adams was quick to amplify the sentiment, replying to his teammate's post with:
"God is great."
The exchange immediately went viral, resonating with a Nigerian fanbase that has felt a deep sense of grievance since their exit.
For many, seeing Morocco fall at the final hurdle, despite their alleged attempts to disrupt Senegal's goalkeeper Edouard Mendy in a similar "towel heist", felt like the ultimate act of poetic justice.
The reactions from Osayi-Samuel and Adams highlight the intensity of the burgeoning rivalry between Nigeria and Morocco.
The Super Eagles' camp was reportedly left fuming after their semifinal loss, feeling that the environment in Morocco was designed to frustrate them through non-sporting means.
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