Super Eagles and Sevilla striker Akor Adams has opened up about the profound influence Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen had on him during his formative years, according to Soccernet.ng.
At 25, Adams recently made his debut for Nigeria’s national team, coming off the bench against Lesotho and scoring shortly after, assisted by none other than Osimhen.
Coach Eric Chelle paired the two forwards in the attack during the match against the Republic of Benin, a partnership that proved effective as Nigeria netted four goals at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
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Following the match, Adams reflected on his journey and shared a memorable encounter with Osimhen from his early days at Norwegian club FC Sogndal.
Akor Adams Reflects on His Early Inspiration from Osimhen
After a challenging stint at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup and while still adapting to European football, Adams reached out to Osimhen, who was then showcasing his talents at French club LOSC Lille.
Seeking advice on overcoming tough matches and training setbacks, the young forward received encouraging words from Osimhen, the 2023 CAF Player of the Year. Osimhen urged the 19-year-old to persevere, maintain faith in his skills, and trust that with dedication and divine guidance, success would follow.
After the recent victory against Benin, Adams took to Instagram to express gratitude to Osimhen for his mentorship during his early career, describing the chance to share the pitch with such a prolific scorer as a blessing only fate could have orchestrated.
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The last fortnight has been a remarkable period for Akor Adams. He etched his name in history by scoring for Sevilla before the international break, followed by his inaugural call-up to the Nigerian national squad. His debut appearance culminated in his first goal for the Super Eagles and the chance to team up with Victor Osimhen on the international stage.
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