Old club teammates Akor Adams and Musa Al-Taamari exchanged jerseys and warm words on social media after facing each other in Nigeria’s 2-2 draw with Jordan in Antalya, Turkey.
Sevilla striker Akor Adams and Rennes forward Musa Al-Taamari swapped shirts and traded affectionate messages on Instagram after meeting on opposite sides in Tuesday’s international friendly in Antalya. The match, played as part of the spring tournament series in Turkey, finished 2-2 between Nigeria and Jordan. It was a result the Super Eagles would have been happy to take given the disrupted build-up to their friendly schedule.
After the final whistle, Adams posted a photo to his Instagram story showing himself alongside Al-Taamari and Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, the President of the Jordanian Football Association. The two forwards were pictured wearing each other’s national team shirts, each donning the opposing country’s colours with visible warmth. Adams captioned the image “Always a pleasure, my brother,” and Al-Taamari echoed the sentiment when he reposted it with a simple reply: “My brother.” New Super Eagles fans keen on betting on upcoming fixtures can use the YOHAIG promo code for an enhanced Bet9ja welcome bonus before the next match window.
A Goal, Then a Reunion
Al-Taamari had not been shy during the match itself. The Jordanian opened the scoring with a well-taken free kick in the 17th minute, giving his side an early advantage before Nigeria fought back. The moment adds a layer of contrast to the post-match warmth: the two men who share the closest of bonds in club football had spent 90 minutes as opponents.
Their friendship was forged during a year and a half at Montpellier, from the summer of 2023 through to the winter of 2025. During that period, the pair were attack partners at the struggling Ligue 1 side, and it appears their bond extended well beyond the training pitch. Both have since moved on to stronger clubs, and both are delivering.
Career Form Since Montpellier
Al-Taamari has been one of the more productive wide forwards in Ligue 1 this season. Now at Rennes, he has contributed eight goal involvements, three scored and five assisted, making him a consistent creative outlet in a team with European ambitions. His direct running and set-piece quality have been central to Rennes’ form. Adams, meanwhile, is leading Sevilla’s scoring charts in La Liga with seven goals, establishing himself as a credible option in Spain’s top flight after years spent proving his worth in France. Super Eagles fans heading into the summer can check the Bet9ja sign-up offer for the latest on promo codes tied to international football.
Nigeria’s Summer Without a World Cup
The friendly in Turkey comes against a backdrop of continued disappointment for Nigerian football. The Super Eagles missed out on the 2026 World Cup after their playoff defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo last November, though their third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco earlier this year provided some redemption. The friendlies in Turkey are part of the broader effort to build cohesion under coach Eric Chelle ahead of the next qualifying cycle.
Adams remains one of the players Chelle will hope to build around. His performances at club level have been among the strongest of any Nigerian striker in Europe this season, and his ability to maintain club form and international commitment simultaneously will be vital. Nigerian fans who want to engage with the betting market around Super Eagles appearances can find updated codes and welcome offers at today’s Bet9ja promo code page ahead of each game.
📌 Did You Know?
- Akor Adams was born on September 6, 2000, in Lagos and relocated to Sweden as a child, where he developed as a footballer before joining Montpellier from BK Hacken in 2023.
- Al-Taamari had a prior stint in Turkey with Istanbulspor before moving to Montpellier, giving him a personal connection to the country where Tuesday’s friendly was played.
- Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, the Jordanian FA President pictured with the players, ran for the FIFA presidency twice, in 2015 and 2016, on a platform of governance reform in world football.
- Montpellier’s only Ligue 1 title came in the 2011-12 season under coach Rene Girard, with Olivier Giroud as the league’s top scorer that year.
- Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations bronze at AFCON 2025 in Morocco was their best finish at the tournament since they won the title on home soil in 2013, defeating Burkina Faso in the final.
- Sevilla have won the UEFA Europa League a record seven times, making Adams a striker at one of the most decorated cup sides in European club history.
- The Antalya international football tournament is one of the longest-running spring friendly series in the world, having hosted national teams each March and April for over two decades.
