Super Eagles hopeful Akor Adams leads in-form Harry Kane and Mbappe in European Golden Boot race

Akor Adams battles Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe for the Golden Boot.

Super Eagles hopeful Akor Adams leads in-form Harry Kane and Mbappe in European Golden Boot race

Izuchukwu Akawor 22:36 - 15.11.2023

Nigeria Super Eagles-eligible forward Akor Adams is in a tight battle with Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland for the European Golden Boot.

Nigeria Super Eagles-eligible star Akor Adams has emerged as a leading candidate for the European Golden Boot race.

Adams has showcased excellent form which has seen him outshine famous names like Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe

Adams the Golden Boot frontrunner

The 23-year-old has served a stellar performance which has not only caught the attention of football lovers but also seen him listed amongst Europe’s elites.

Adams, who recently joined Montpellier, has put up good numbers at his new Ligue 1 side, with seven goals in the Ligue 1. 

Akor Adams started the season on fire. (Photo Credit: Montpellier/X)

His contribution has taken his tally to 22 goals across all competitions, putting him in the coveted race with some of Europe’s best. 

According to a post from the BBC, Akor currently sits second on the list, just a goal behind Amahl Pellegrino, the man from Bodo/Glimt, who has netted 23 goals. 

Harry Kane has netted two braces in his last two matches. (Photo Credit: Bayern/X)

 Bayern Munich’s Kane is third on the list, with his 17 goals for the German champions. The England skipper is followed by another African, Serhou Guirassy, the Stuggart man, who is on fire and has netted 15 goals for his club. 

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and PSG’s Kylian Mbappe complete the impressive list, with 13 goals apiece for their respective clubs. 

Kylian Mbappe has now scored 13 goals in 11 matches for PSG. (Photo Credit: PSG/X)

As Akors maintains his shine, the call for his potential inclusion in the Nigerian national team will continue to intensify. 

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