Sevilla forward Akor Adams marked his return from the Africa Cup of Nations in style on Monday, coming off the bench to score twice and earn his side a 2–2 draw against Elche, according to PUNCH Online.
The Nigerian striker was responsible for both of Sevilla’s goals, helping the club snap a four-match losing run across all competitions.
Elche, who have managed only two wins in their last 13 league outings, opened the scoring within the first 15 minutes. Martim Neto slipped a clever pass to Aleix Febas on the edge of the area, and the midfielder calmly finished past Sevilla goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos, who was slightly out of position.
The hosts extended their lead 10 minutes after the restart when Germán Valera found the net.
Fresh from an impressive AFCON campaign in Morocco with Nigeria, Adams was introduced at the beginning of the second half. He quickly made an impact, pulling one back for Sevilla to register the club’s first competitive goal in five matches.
In stoppage time, he stepped up to convert a penalty after referee Ricardo de Burgos awarded a spot-kick for a handball in the Elche area, completing his brace and levelling the score at 2-2.
Adams’ Nigeria teammate, Chidera Ejuke also recently involved at the AFCON came on in the 65th minute, helping Sevilla halt their run of defeats that had begun on December 17, just two days after both players left for the tournament. The 25-year-old Adams featured in all seven of Nigeria’s AFCON matches, finishing the tournament with two goals and two assists as the Super Eagles claimed the bronze medal.
Sevilla coach Matías Almeyda had confirmed that both Adams and Ejuke would be available for the Elche game after completing their AFCON commitments and arriving in Spain on Sunday.