The Akor Adams Revolution
Sevilla striker Akor Adams has transformed Nigeria’s attack, drawing praise from legends and reshaping plans at AFCON 2025. While Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman grabbed headlines for their touchline spat during Nigeria’s 4-0 victory over Mozambique, another story was quietly unfolding. After Alex Iwobi’s midfield masterclass, Akor Adams, a striker whose numbers are rewriting Super Eagles history, was making his mark.
Impressive Stats Since Debut
Since his October 2025 debut, Adams has:
- Eight caps
- Three goals
- Two assists
This totals five direct goal contributions in eight appearances, giving him a goal involvement every 1.6 matches — surpassing every other forward in Eric Chelle’s squad, including Osimhen.
Praise From Nigerian Legend
His performances have caught the attention of Nigerian legend Sunday Oliseh. After watching Adams score Nigeria’s third goal against Mozambique, Oliseh called him “world class.” Coming from a midfielder with legendary long-range strikes, those words carry serious weight. Adams has now earned a regular spot in the Super Eagles starting XI.
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Masterclass Against Mozambique
Adams’ display against Mozambique wasn’t just about scoring. The numbers highlight his dominance:
- One goal
- Two assists
- Nine touches in the opposition box
- Three key passes
- Three chances created
- Three completed dribbles
- Two tackles
- Two big chances created
He wasn’t a traditional target man; he dictated Nigeria’s attacking play and contributed to every phase of the game.
Technical Brilliance in Action
- First assist (20th minute): Shielded the ball with defenders on him, then delivered a precise cut-back for Lookman’s opener.
- Second assist (5 minutes later): Exploited space on the right flank and whipped a low cross for Osimhen’s 2-0 goal.
Both assists showcased technical skill, disproving stereotypes about big strikers.
- First AFCON goal (75th minute): Lookman returned the favor; Adams scored with a powerful strike into the roof of the net, showing his ruthlessness and composure.
Final Thought
Akor Adams’ performances at AFCON 2025 show that he is more than a promising striker — he is a complete forward capable of changing games. With efficiency, technical ability, and big-game composure, he is quietly surpassing even big names like Osimhen. For Nigeria, Adams represents a new era of attacking football that fans and analysts will be watching closely.