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AFCON 2025
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In a goal-fest weekend for Nigerians across Europe, one performance stood above the rest, not just for what was scored, but for how completely it shaped the result.
Akor Adams delivered a striker’s masterclass in Sevilla’s emphatic 4–0 La Liga victory over Real Oviedo on Sunday evening, producing a display that combined efficiency, intelligence and authority.
It was the kind of performance that doesn’t just win games, it shifts narratives.
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Why Akor Adams stood out
Adams wasted no time announcing his intent, opening the scoring in the 4th minute to end a nine-game goal drought. Rather than fading after breaking that run, he grew into the game, becoming Sevilla’s focal point in attack.
He went on to provide two assists, including the decisive pass for Sevilla’s third goal shortly after halftime, underlining his ability to influence the game beyond finishing.
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His movement consistently disrupted Oviedo’s defensive structure, while his composure in key moments earned him Man of the Match honours.
Crucially, this was Adams’ final club appearance before reporting to the Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 camp, making the timing as significant as the performance itself.
Former Europa League winners Sevilla not only secured a vital win but also climbed the LaLiga table, with Adams at the heart of everything.
Why not the others?
Several other Naija Stars Abroad made strong cases, but none matched Adams’ overall impact in a display that would have put a smile on the face of Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles boss.
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Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla) also scored a stunning solo goal late on, his first of the season, but it came off the bench and was less involved across the full 90 minutes.
Gift Orban (Hellas Verona) struck twice in a dramatic 2–1 win over Fiorentina, including a 93rd-minute winner. It was a powerful statement from an AFCON omission, yet his influence was more moment-based than game-defining.
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Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) found the net again in a 4–1 victory, continuing his reliable output, but this was a performance within expectations, especially after being named Baller of the Week last weekend.
Fulham’s Nigerians also contributed positively, with Calvin Bassey scoring, Samuel Chukwueze assisting, and Alex Iwobi delivering a solid all-round display, though none dominated proceedings individually.
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In contrast, Adams combined a goal, two assists, leadership and tactical influence in a single performance, the clearest measure of individual impact this weekend.
What it means for Nigeria
As Super Eagles fans look ahead to AFCON 2025, Adams’ display adds a compelling narrative to Nigeria’s attacking conversation. Confidence, timing and form matter heading into tournament football and few Nigerian players ticked all three boxes this weekend as convincingly as the Sevilla forward.
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If AFCON success is built on players peaking at the right moment, Adams ensured he arrives for his first-ever AFCON camp with momentum and attention.