TWO days after his first call-up to the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Akor Adams wrapped up the scoring today as Sevilla thrashed Barcelona 4-1 in LaLiga.
The 25-year-old Adams was on Friday named in the Super Eagles squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic, the first time he would be recognised by his country at senior level.
Two days later, Adams came off the bench to put the icing on the cake for Sevilla in their big win over the champions in Seville, with his first goal in five LaLiga appearances this season.
The tall centre forward rounded off the scoring in stoppage time, assisted by fellow Nigeria international Chidera Ejuke.
Adams’ goals added to earlier strikes by Alexis Sanchez, Isaac Romero and Jose Angel Carmona, while Marcus Rashford had given Barcelona some hope before half-time.
In Scotland, Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho struck his third goal for Celtic as they defeated Motherwell 3-2 in their Scottish Premiership clash at Celtic Park.
Iheanacho, who was not invited for the World Cup qualifiers, opened the scoring from the penalty spot as Celtic stayed in second spot in the table.
The 29-year-old has now registered three goals and one assist in six appearances for the Scottish giants since joining them as a free agent in September.