A social media post by a passionate Nigerian fan has captured widespread attention following the Super Eagles' emphatic 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025.
Fan Declares Lookman AFCON's Standout Performer
Shortly after the final whistle at the Fez Stadium on January 5, 2026, a user identified as @CHANGEZAHEAD took to the platform X (formerly Twitter) to make a bold declaration. He proclaimed Ademola Lookman as the undisputed best player of the tournament so far, citing the forward's brilliant individual performance.
"Ademola Lookman is the best player in this AFCON so far. No player comes close to his brilliant performance," the fan wrote. He supplemented his claim by sharing a video in the comments section, which showed Lookman speaking calmly after an on-field exchange with a teammate. Quoting the clip, @CHANGEZAHEAD praised the player's maturity, stating, "This is a great maturity being displayed by Lookman."
Recap of a Dominant Super Eagles Display
The match itself was a showcase of Nigerian firepower. The scoring was opened by Ademola Lookman around the 20th-minute mark. Star striker Victor Osimhen then netted a brace, finding the back of the net at approximately the 25th and 47th minutes. The emphatic 4-0 scoreline was sealed by Adams in the 75th minute, sending the Super Eagles soaring into the tournament's quarter-finals.
The comprehensive win has significantly boosted Nigeria's hopes of lifting the AFCON trophy under the guidance of coach Eric Chelle.
Social Media Erupts with Reactions and Analysis
The fan's post sparked a lively debate and a flood of reactions from other Nigerians celebrating the win and analyzing the team's performance.
User @kapa5 celebrated the collective effort, writing, "Nigeria cruises to a 4-0 victory to reach the final eight. Massive performances from Iwobi, Bassey, Chukwueze, and Onyeka. Nigeria is flying high!"
However, @Totinhiiio offered a more critical perspective, suggesting, "Lookman carrying Nigeria single-handed proves the team lacks real depth and over-relies on one foreign-based star while local leagues get ignored and talent wastes away at home."
Other comments focused on the future. @LMH_Emeka congratulated the team but added a note of caution: "Congratulations well deserved. Hopefully they have not exhausted all their goals in this stage and will be needing more to advance in the quarterfinals."
The presence of English Premier League talent was also a hot topic. @dubbyofph noted, "Four EPL boys on the pitch and people still say AFCON isn’t serious. If this team clicks properly, some European fans are about to learn football history the hard way."
Coach Eric Chelle has already addressed the brief on-field clash between Osimhen and Lookman that was referenced in the fan's video, downplaying its significance and focusing on the team's overall unity and success.
In related news, former BBNaija star Pere Egbi recently came to the defense of Victor Osimhen against critics, arguing that dropping the prolific striker would severely damage Nigeria's championship aspirations, as there is no comparable replacement available.
