Akor Delighted After Ending Nine-Game Drought for Sevilla

Sevilla striker Akor Adams has expressed his delight after finally ending a nine-game goal drought for his club, starring in Sevilla’s 4–0 La Liga win over Real Oviedo on Sunday. The Nigerian forward not only scored the opening goal but also provided two assists in a dominant performance at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, helping the Rojiblancos secure all three points.

Akor opened the scoring in the 4th minute, before setting up Djibril Sow and Batista Mendy for Sevilla’s second and third goals, respectively. His teammate Chidera Ejuke added the fourth deep into the game.

The 25 year old described the match as “a great day for everyone the team, the fans and myself”, and said he cannot wait to build on his performance and score more goals for manager Matias Almeyda’s side this season. He also spoke happily about being selected for Nigeria, calling it “an opportunity you can’t say no to.”

Akor has now registered three goals and two assists in 14 league appearances for Sevilla this term, a showing that will boost his confidence as the season progresses.

Editorial

There are moments in a footballer’s journey that matter not simply because they end a barren run on the scoresheet, but because they signal the return of confidence, rhythm and purpose. Akor Adams’ performance for Sevilla against Real Oviedo was exactly that a statement moment after a challenging nine-game stretch without finding the net.

For a striker, goals are currency. Every forward will tell you that and yet there are times when even the diligent and determined find that currency temporarily worthless. Akor’s absence from the scoresheet echoed beyond statistics it reflected the frustration of a player whose transfer to Spain carried high expectations, only for injuries and form fluctuations to stall progress. But ambitions are not measured in isolated games. They are measured in moments like this — when a player not only finds the net early, but also creates opportunities for others in the same match.

His impact was more than just a single goal: two assists show a player not merely waking from a spell of silence, but actively influencing the entire offensive thrust of his team. Sevilla’s 4–0 scoreline was emphatic, but Akor’s central role made it resonant. It reminded everyone that form is transient, but talent when combined with resilience — often reasserts itself.

For Nigeria’s contingent overseas, such performances are also about timing. With international tournaments looming, rediscovering the ability to contribute decisively at club level builds momentum that can spill over into national duty. If this match is the springboard for Akor’s season, then the goal drought will be remembered not as a slump, but as the prelude to a return to his best.

Did You Know?

1. Akor Adams ended a nine-game goal drought with his performance in Sevilla’s 4–0 win over Real Oviedo, scoring and providing two assists.
2. In the victory, the Nigerian opened the scoring in the 4th minute, setting the tone for a commanding Sevilla performance.
3. Akor now has three goals and two assists in 14 league appearances for Sevilla this season, boosting his overall contribution to the team.
4. Akor made his senior Super Eagles debut in October 2025, scoring on his first appearance for Nigeria in a World Cup qualifier.
5. Before joining Sevilla in 2025, Akor had spells with Sogndal, Lillestrøm and Montpellier, scoring regularly in Ligue 1 prior to his move to Spain.