Spain:Akor Adams Opens Sevilla Account With Dramatic Late Winner At Rayo Vallecano
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By Sedara Philip
Nigerian striker Akor Adams announced himself in Sevilla colors in the most dramatic way possible, scoring a late winner to hand his side a priceless 1-0 away victory over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Sunday.
Adams, who joined Sevilla this season, started the game on the bench but was introduced in the second half as manager Quique Sánchez Flores looked to inject energy and physical presence into the attack. The move proved decisive.
With the game locked at 0-0 and time ticking away, Adams delivered when it mattered most. In the 87th minute, he showcased his predatory instincts inside the box—peeling away from his marker before rifling a low finish past the Rayo goalkeeper.
The strike not only silenced the home crowd but also secured Sevilla’s first away victory of the campaign.
The goal was a statement moment for the 24-year-old Nigerian forward, who has been eager to prove himself since making the switch to Spain. Known for his strength, aerial dominance, and tireless work ethic, Adams showed exactly why Sevilla moved for him, bringing energy, urgency, and clinical finishing in the decisive moments of the game.
Beyond the goal, Adams’ cameo was full of intent: he pressed relentlessly, held up play intelligently, and troubled the Rayo defense with his physicality and movement. His impact changed the tempo of the match and injected belief into his teammates at a stage when Sevilla were beginning to run out of ideas.
The victory lifts Sevilla further up the La Liga standings and boosts their confidence after a slow start to the season. For Adams, it marks the perfect start to life in Spain, one that could spark a run of goals and establish him as a key figure in Sevilla’s push for European qualification.
Back home, Nigerian fans will also celebrate the striker’s breakthrough moment, with many viewing him as part of a new generation of Super Eagles attackers making waves across Europe.
If Adams continues on this trajectory, he could soon become a regular name on the scoresheet both in La Liga and on the international stage.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
