After Humiliating Barcelona, Nigerian striker Akor Adams Vows To Score More Goals

Nigerian forward Akor Adams has expressed his joy after scoring his first goal at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium during Sevilla’s commanding 4-1 victory over Barcelona on Sunday.

Adams, who came on as a second-half substitute, sealed the win in stoppage time with a well-taken finish inside the box after his earlier strike had been ruled out for offside. The goal came courtesy of a fine assist from compatriot Chidera Ejuke, marking a memorable night for the Nigerian duo as they helped inflict Barcelona’s heaviest LaLiga defeat since 2015.

“Absolute madness,” Adams told Sevilla’s media after the match. “I want to give credit to Isaac Romero. For me, the first thing I had to do was defend and then go forward. I’m very happy with my first goal at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.”

The 25-year-old striker also praised the collective effort of his teammates, highlighting their unity and determination in overcoming the Catalan giants.

“This gives the team a lot of credit,” he said. “We’ve been in a bubble, doing exactly what we’ve worked for, and all of that has paid off. It’s a historic moment. We have to focus on the positives and put the rest aside.”

Adams’ goal continues his impressive run of form, having also scored the winner in Sevilla’s previous league game — a 1-0 victory away to Rayo Vallecano. His back-to-back goals have cemented his growing reputation as a reliable option in attack for head coach Quique Sánchez Flores.

Before the Barcelona clash, Adams had spoken confidently about his ability to find the back of the net against top sides. “I think I have the ability to score in every game if I have the opportunities,” he said in a pre-match interview.

With two goals and one assist in six appearances this season, Adams’ resurgence comes at an ideal time as Nigeria prepares for crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin later this month.

The former Montpellier striker will be hoping to carry his fine club form into the national team as the Super Eagles aim to strengthen their qualification campaign.

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