Super Eagles striker nets decisive goal in dramatic comeback victory in La Liga.
Super Eagles striker Akor Adams continued his impressive scoring form on Wednesday night after netting the winning goal in Sevilla’s dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Villarreal in La Liga.
The Nigerian forward struck in the 72nd minute to complete Sevilla’s remarkable turnaround at the Estadio de la Cerámica, helping the Andalusian club move four points clear of the relegation zone with just a few matches remaining this season.
Sevilla endured a difficult start to the encounter as Villarreal raced into a two-goal lead inside the opening 20 minutes through Gerard Moreno and Georges Mikautadze. However, the visitors responded strongly before halftime with goals from Oso and Kike Salas to level the contest.
With tensions rising in the second half, Adams once again stepped up for Sevilla, calmly finishing off a swift attacking move to hand his side a priceless away victory. The goal marked his second consecutive match-winning strike after also scoring the decisive goal in Sevilla’s recent win over Espanyol.
The latest strike further underlined the growing importance of the Nigerian international to Sevilla’s survival battle in the Spanish top flight. Since joining the club, Adams has become one of their most reliable attacking outlets and now has 10 goals across all competitions this season.
Spanish media and football analysts praised the 26-year-old for his movement, physical presence and composure in front of goal during the high-pressure clash. His recent performances have also strengthened his reputation as one of Nigeria’s most in-form strikers in Europe.
The victory extended Sevilla’s winning streak to three matches and significantly boosted their hopes of securing La Liga safety after months of struggling near the bottom half of the table.
For Nigerian football fans, Adams’ red-hot form comes as encouraging news ahead of future Super Eagles fixtures, with the striker continuing to push for a bigger role in the national team setup.
Sevilla will now look to maintain their momentum in the closing weeks of the season as Adams aims to continue his impressive scoring run in Spain’s top division.