Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has sent a strong message to coach Eric Chelle ahead of the 2026 Unity Cup, scheduled to take place at The Valley stadium in Charlton, southeast London, later this month. The Nigerian forward was on target in Sevilla's 2-1 victory over Espanyol at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium on Saturday, May 9.
Match Highlights
In the 56th minute, England international Tyrhys Dolan scored for Espanyol, putting the visitors ahead. However, Sevilla fought back. Defender Andres Castrin leveled the score in the 82nd minute, capitalizing on poor handling by Espanyol goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic. Deep into stoppage time, in the 90+2 minute, Adams pounced on a loose ball and produced a clinical finish to secure a crucial win for Luis Garcia Plaza's team, according to Scores.
Adams' Season Performance
Adams has been impressive in La Liga this season, scoring nine goals and providing three assists in 29 appearances. His form has drawn praise from Nigerian sports journalist Muyiwa Adeniyi, who rates Adams as one of the best supporting strikers in the league.
Nigeria's Unity Cup Preparations
Nigeria is preparing to compete in the 2026 Unity Cup after missing out on their second consecutive FIFA World Cup. The mini-tournament will feature Jamaica, Zimbabwe, and India, with two semi-finals and a final scheduled at The Valley. Nigeria will face Zimbabwe in the first semi-final on May 26. If they progress, they will meet the winner between India and Jamaica in the final on May 30. Adams previously scored three goals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, including a goal against Algeria.
Comparisons to Daniel Amokachi
Muyiwa Adeniyi, speaking exclusively to Legit.ng, compared Adams to legendary Nigerian striker Daniel Amokachi. He stated: "Akor Adams has once more shown that his performance at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is not a fluke. His crucial goal for Sevilla has taken them out of the relegation zone. He also reminds me of Daniel Amokachi during his playing days. I believe he will be very useful for Nigeria at the Unity Cup, and the team has what it takes to retain the title." Adeniyi added that qualification for the World Cup would have boosted players' profiles, including Adams' chances of a Premier League move.
Other Super Eagles News
In related news, Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho expressed joy after scoring the winning goal for Celtic in the Scottish Premier League against Hibernian. The former Middlesbrough star stated he is always ready to contribute to the success of the club.
