A Nigerian social media user has captured widespread attention after sharing his reaction to a viral video featuring a parrot predicting the winner of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final clash.
Viral Parrot Makes Its Pick for Super Eagles Clash
The individual, identified as @GeneralSnow_ on the X platform, posted a clip originally shared by TikTok user @kioui.bi.rd. The video shows a parrot outside its cage presented with a choice between the flags of Nigeria and Algeria.
According to the post made on January 9, 2026, the bird, credited with a "100% success rate" in football forecasts, did not hesitate before making its selection. The man declared that the parrot had predicted a victory for the Nigerian Super Eagles over the Algerian team.
The crucial AFCON 2025 quarter-final match is scheduled to be played in Morocco on January 10.
Social Media Erupts with Mixed Reactions
The unusual prediction method sparked a flood of comments from netizens, with many expressing hope, skepticism, and humor.
@silver noted a positive past experience: "Honestly I played sporty with your prediction and I won. thank you."
User Onassis humorously linked the parrot's color to its choice: "The bird it's self is green that is it chose Nigeria."
While Tanko Wabba expressed confidence in the prediction, Tobi❤️Of Army offered a specific match scenario: "It means the game will end up in penalty shootout and Nigeria will win."
Others, like @adumetaj123, focused on support over superstition: "Not about the bird we should have full support for our players."
A more analytical view came from @Ibenz_ooze: "Judging by both teams reliability in this tournament, Nigeria should easily eliminate Algeria. We're far the better team as far this afcon is concerned.."
Other Predictions and Fan Sentiment Ahead of the Match
This is not the only unconventional forecast circulating before the high-stakes game. The report notes that a Moroccan cat had also previously made a prediction for the same fixture, which prompted reactions.
In a related development, a young Nigerian lady recently shared a heartbreaking dream on social media where she envisioned Algeria defeating Nigeria 3–0 in the quarter-final, causing her to weep bitterly.
Additionally, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool was queried about the match's outcome. The AI provided a detailed response that included a possible score prediction, adding another layer to the pre-match speculation.
As fans await the kickoff in Morocco, the blend of traditional support, animal intuition, and digital prophecy highlights the passionate and superstitious nature of football fandom in Nigeria.
