Akor, Ejuke sign off with Sevilla  with goals

Super Eagles stars Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke rounded off their pre-AFCON duties in emphatic fashion on Sunday night, as Sevilla cruised to a commanding 4–0 victory over Real Oviedo at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.

With the Africa Cup of Nations set to kick off on December 21, the Nigerian duo underlined the attacking depth available to Nigeria with decisive contributions and will leave for Cairo, Egypt today with confidence high that the Super Eagles will turn a corner in Morocco when the competition begins.

Sevilla wasted no time asserting control, racing into the lead in the fourth minute through Akor Adams. Djibril Sow doubled Sevilla’s advantage in the 22^nd  minute with a composed finish from inside the area, but Adams remained central to the hosts’ attacking rhythm. The Nigerian forward finished the match with a goal and an assist, two shots on target, and several key passes. He came close to scoring again in the 65^th  minute, unleashing a powerful effort that narrowly missed the top corner after a well-weighted pass from Alexis Sánchez.

Adams eventually turned provider for Sevilla’s third goal, supplying his second assist of the game for Batista Mendy, who made it 3–0 and effectively ended the contest. The striker’s all-round display — combining goal threat, link-up play and defensive work rate — drew warm applause from the home crowd as he signed off in style.

Chidera Ejuke joined the action in the 77^th minute, replacing Sánchez, and made an instant impact. The winger needed just one clear sight of goal, calmly finishing from inside the penalty area in the 89^th minute to register his first goal of the season.

Ejuke completed several successful dribbles, stretched the Oviedo defence with his pace, and capped Sevilla’s dominant performance with a clinical touch.

With Akor Adams contributing directly to two goals and Ejuke marking his return to the score sheet, Sevilla fans were left with fond memories — and Super Eagles supporters with renewed optimism — as both players head into AFCON brimming with confidence and form.