The Nigerian forward put five blank games behind him on Sunday night, netting for Sevilla in a hard-fought LaLiga stalemate — then admitted he should have scored more this season.
Akor Adams has spoken of his relief after bringing a five-game goal drought to an end, scoring Sevilla’s equaliser in a 1-1 home draw with Rayo Vallecano at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Sunday night.
The goal was Adams’ seventh LaLiga strike of the 2025/26 campaign, and it came at a crucial point in the season as the Andalusian club battles for position in the Spanish top flight. Despite the point, Adams was not entirely satisfied with how his side performed, insisting there were plenty of moments where they could have done better.
Adams: “I Should Have Scored More”
Speaking after the game, Adams was candid about his own standards. “Scoring goals is my job,” he told Sevilla’s official media team. “Seven goals… I think I should have scored more. So I’m grateful to God, but I’m satisfied now.” He also stressed that individual milestones take a back seat to the team’s collective push, noting that whether the goal comes from him, strike partner Kike, or anyone else, what matters is that Sevilla collects points.
Adams had gone five LaLiga games without finding the net before Sunday’s effort, a barren run that will have gnawed at a striker who thrives on rhythm and confidence. Breaking that run at home, in a derby atmosphere against a combative Rayo Vallecano side, carries its own weight. For Nigerian fans tracking his LaLiga journey, it is another reminder of the quiet, consistent development of one of the Super Eagles’ most reliable attacking options abroad.
Sevilla Frustrated Despite Adams Strike
The draw itself left a sour taste in the locker room. Rayo Vallecano proved stubborn guests, and the Andalusians, despite creating several openings that could have put the tie to bed, were unable to push beyond one goal. Adams acknowledged that collective responsibility, noting that he personally had situations where he could have put his team ahead.
“Every point is important at this stage of the season,” he reflected. “We got a point. But there are many things to work on and improve to reach our goal of three points. Yes, we’re happy to have gotten a point, but not entirely, because I also take responsibility.”
Sevilla’s La Liga season remains one of fine margins. With the latest Nigerian football updates available at FootballInNigeria.com.ng, Adams’ performances will be closely monitored as his side tries to build momentum heading into the final stretch. For those who like to track the Super Eagles pipeline, Bet9ja keeps up-to-date odds on LaLiga fixtures, including Sevilla’s remaining games.
What This Means for Adams and Nigeria
Seven league goals in LaLiga is no small feat for a Nigerian striker at a club going through one of the more turbulent periods in Sevilla’s recent history. Adams arrived with a point to prove on one of European football’s most scrutinised stages, and this tally — even if he believes it should be higher — puts him among the better-performing Nigerian forwards in Europe this season.
With the Super Eagles’ schedule and the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign ongoing, form in club football matters enormously. A striker who is scoring, even intermittently, sends a strong signal to Coach Eric Chelle. Adams’ seven goals keep that conversation very much alive.
📌 Did You Know?
- Akor Adams joined Sevilla from Montpellier in the summer of 2024, making him one of only a handful of Nigerian forwards to have played in both Ligue 1 and LaLiga in consecutive seasons.
- Sevilla’s Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán stadium has hosted UEFA Europa League finals, including the historic 2006 final. Adams scored there in front of a ground steeped in continental history.
- Adams previously played for clubs in Sweden and Belgium before moving to France, making his LaLiga tenure the highest point of a career built steadily across multiple European leagues.
- Rayo Vallecano, Sevilla’s opponents on Sunday, are based in Vallecas — one of Madrid’s working-class neighbourhoods — and are known for their fan-owned model and fierce supporter culture, making them awkward visitors for any Spanish side.
- Seven goals in a single LaLiga season would already represent the most productive European league campaign of Adams’ career, surpassing his previous best tally.
- Nigeria has had Nigerian strikers active in LaLiga on very few occasions historically. Adams joins a short list that includes Mutiu Adepoju, who played for Real Betis and Deportivo La Coruña in the 1990s and early 2000s.
- A five-game goal drought in LaLiga is not uncommon for strikers at mid-table clubs who receive limited service. Adams’ ability to end such runs when opportunities arrive underlines his finishing instinct under pressure.
