Super Eagles striker Akor Adams scored his first goal for Sevilla as they edged Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in La Liga.
The 25-year-old, who joined the Spanish club from Montpellier in January, has endured a difficult start to life at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán following multiple thigh injuries.
Adams was introduced in the 69th minute at Estadio de Vallecas and struck the winner late on, turning home Jose Angel Carmona’s low cross in the 87th minute. It was his first goal in nine appearances for Sevilla.
Akor Adams. Photo Credit: Getty Images
With relief written across his face, Adams spoke of his delight after the final whistle.
“Before talking about myself, I think it was a great game for the team, with a strong fight and a good mentality,” the former Sogndal and Lillestrøm forward told Mundo Deportivo.
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“I had the opportunity to come on, I was prepared and working hard, and I’m very grateful for the opportunity.
“We didn’t give up. We have a top mentality in the group. The coach has confidence in what we can do, and it shows in the games.”
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The former flying Eagles striker now has 1 goal and 1 Assist in 5 La Liga matches this season.
The result earned Matias Almeyda’s side only their third win of the campaign and set them up for a tough test against defending champions Barcelona in their next fixture.
