Kwame Opoku (M) paid tribute to Diogo Jota after scoring

Kwame Opoku delivered a powerful tribute on Sunday night, dedicating his winning goal in the 2025 President’s Cup final to the late Diogo Jota with a celebration that has touched fans worldwide.

Opoku’s strike helped Asante Kotoko come from behind to defeat rivals Hearts of Oak 2-1 at the Accra Sports Stadium, sealing the Porcupine Warriors’ ninth President’s Cup title.

Hearts had taken the lead in the 27th minute when Hamza Issah punished a goalkeeping error from Mohammed Camara.

But Kotoko hit back strongly after the break, levelling through Peter Amidu Acquah before Opoku scored what proved to be the winner just a minute later, tapping into an empty net from a clever square pass.

Moments after scoring, Opoku ran to the corner flag and mimicked holding a PlayStation controller, a nod to Diogo Jota’s trademark celebration.

The Portuguese star, who loved gaming and often celebrated goals by pretending to play video games, tragically died alongside his brother André Silva in a car crash in Spain on July 3, just days after his wedding.

Players around the world have paid tribute to Jota since the devastating news broke.

Wolves striker Raúl Jiménez held up Jota’s shirt after scoring in the Gold Cup final on Sunday, July 7, 2025, while others have honoured him by recreating his iconic gaming pose.

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