Super Eagles striker Akor Adams says he is living out a dream after marking his first senior appearance for Nigeria with a goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The Sevilla forward came off the bench in the 63rd minute against Lesotho to replace Tolu Arokodare and announced his arrival with a cool finish 17 minutes later, connecting perfectly with a smart pass from Victor Osimhen.
After the match, Adams shared an emotional message on Instagram, reflecting on his journey and the role Osimhen played during a low point in his career.
“Some life scripts are handwritten by God himself! Thank you @victorosimhen9. I am living a dream!!!” he wrote, recalling how Osimhen supported him while he was struggling for form at Norwegian club Sogndal shortly after the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
He shared a private message he sent to Osimhen soliciting his advice and the motivating response he got from the former Napoli striker.
Naija News reports that Akor Adams was in the starting lineup again when Nigeria defeated the Benin Republic 4-0 on Tuesday to book their place in the World Cup play-offs. From his early struggles in Norway to playing in Spain’s La Liga with Sevilla, the 24-year-old’s journey has been one of persistence and self-belief.
With his first international goal now behind him, Adams looks ready to play a bigger role as Nigeria pushes for qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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