A viral social media sensation has emerged ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, with a psychic parrot predicting the tournament's winner. The bird, which boasts a flawless prediction record in the knockout stages, has named its champion.
The Viral Prediction Video
A trending TikTok video posted by user @kioui.bird shows the moment of truth. The parrot was presented with the national flags of the two finalists, Senegal and Morocco. After a brief moment, the feathered pundit decisively sided with the flag of Morocco, indicating its prediction for the AFCON 2025 final scheduled for January 18, 2025, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
The clip was shared by a pastor and has captivated football fans across the continent. The video's caption set the scene for the epic clash: "The moment of truth has sounded! An anthology final between Morocco and Senegal for the African throne. Who do you think will be the hero who will decide the winner tonight? Hakimi? Mané?"
A Track Record of Accuracy
This is not the parrot's first foray into football prophecy. According to earlier reports, the bird correctly forecast the outcome of the quarter-final match between Nigeria and Algeria, picking the Super Eagles who went on to win.
Its credibility was further cemented during the semi-finals. In another video, the same parrot predicted the winner of the highly anticipated Nigeria versus Morocco clash. Once again, the team it selected emerged victorious, giving the parrot a 100% success rate in the matches it has predicted so far.
Social Media Erupts with Reactions
The parrot's latest prediction has sparked a frenzy of comments and debates online. Fans have taken to social media to weigh in on the prediction and the upcoming final.
User @Kryptotajeer commented on the level of competition, stating, "Anyone who believes this nigeria can beat morocco doesn’t really understand football…"
Another user, @wonsbyte, humorously warned Senegal, "Senegal should better be prepared. They should start training with 11 men against 12th Men Morocco," alluding to potential external factors.
Meanwhile, @dianemo1986 analyzed the teams' strengths, noting, "Nigeria and Morocco best two teams in this cup. Nigeria 14 goals scored and Morocco 1 goal conceded, shows that it is the defence that wins cups and trophies. Congratulations to both of them."
Some reactions, like that from @nwanzekwejnr, referenced the semi-final officiating: "Morocco has succeeded in playing the finals. Kudos to referee their Man of the match, this is why no African Ref will ever participate in world Cup tournament."
As the final approaches, all eyes will be on Morocco and Senegal to see if the psychic parrot's prediction will extend its perfect record or if the Teranga Lions will defy the forecast to claim the African throne.
