As the Super Eagles of Nigeria gear up for their crucial African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Round of 16 match, a man with a remarkable prediction record has shared his forecast for the encounter. The match, scheduled for Monday, January 5, will see an unbeaten Nigeria face Mozambique at the Complexe Sportif de Fès.
The AFCON Prophet's Track Record
The man at the centre of attention is Amadu Raheem Komba Gbandeh from Sierra Leone. He gained viral fame during the last AFCON tournament by correctly predicting the outcomes of seven matches. His accuracy has continued into the current competition, where he has already correctly called two of the Round of 16 results: Senegal's victory over Sudan and Mali's win against Tunisia.
Nigeria vs Mozambique: A Tense Battle Predicted
In a detailed Facebook post, Amadu outlined his vision for the Nigeria versus Mozambique clash. He anticipates a highly competitive and tense encounter. According to his prediction, the Mozambique team, known as the Mambas, will pose significant challenges for the star-studded Nigerian side, making life difficult for the Super Eagles' array of talent.
However, the prophet of the pitch foresees a Nigerian victory within regular time, avoiding the need for extra minutes. "It's a hard-fought win for the Super Eagles in regular time," he declared, emphasising that the match will be closely contested but ultimately won by Nigeria.
Complete Round of 16 Forecasts
Amadu did not stop at the Nigeria match. He provided a full set of predictions for all the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 fixtures, shared on January 2. Here is a breakdown of his other forecasts:
Senegal vs Sudan: A comfortable win for Senegal, with all goals scored by one team.
Mali vs Tunisia: A tight match ending in a draw, proceeding to penalties where Mali will triumph.
Morocco vs Tanzania: An easy win for the host nation, Morocco, with no goals for Tanzania.
South Africa vs Cameroon: An action-packed game that may go to extra time, with Cameroon emerging victorious.
Egypt vs Benin: A straightforward win for Egypt, despite Benin's defensive efforts.
Algeria vs DR Congo: A difficult match ending in a draw and penalties, with DR Congo winning.
Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso: A win for the defending champions, Ivory Coast, with both teams scoring.
Social Media Buzz and Past Success
The predictions have stirred considerable reactions on social media. Comments on the post range from praise like "Great analysis" from Nurse Rawlings Hosanna Julius to playful challenges like "Den nor sabi u" from Sahr David Banga. Another user, Fengai Gborie, hailed him as "General Gbandeh AKA the AFCON pundit."
Amadu's credibility was bolstered during the previous AFCON semi-final, where he correctly predicted that Victor Osimhen would score and that Nigeria would defeat South Africa, potentially in extra time, in what he described as a "clash of the titans."
As the football world watches, all eyes will be on the pitch in Fès to see if the Super Eagles can fulfil the prophecy of a hard-fought victory and advance to the quarter-finals of AFCON 2025.
