Akor Adams Credits Super Eagles Experience for Boosting Confidence at Sevilla

Akor Adams has revealed how his time with the Nigeria national football team has positively impacted his performances at Sevilla FC.

The forward believes that representing Nigeria—especially at a major tournament—has significantly boosted his confidence and helped refine his overall game.

Growing Into a Modern Striker

Adams, currently Sevilla’s top scorer this season, admits he is still working to improve key aspects of his play.

Speaking about his development, the 26-year-old highlighted the evolving role of strikers in modern football.

He explained that forwards are now expected to contribute more to build-up play, pressing, and overall team structure, not just scoring goals.

Adams also credited teammates like Erik Lamela for helping him adapt and improve on these finer details.

AFCON Experience Boosted His Confidence

The striker pointed to his experience at the Africa Cup of Nations as a major turning point.

Representing Nigeria on such a big stage gave him:

• Greater confidence

• Valuable match experience

• A stronger belief in his abilities

Adams played every match during the tournament, contributing two goals and two assists as Nigeria secured a bronze medal finish.

Staying Positive Despite Challenges

Despite scoring just two non-penalty goals in nine matches since returning from AFCON, Adams remains optimistic about his progress.

He insists his focus goes beyond goals, emphasizing:

• Supporting teammates

• Leading the press

• Reducing pressure on the squad

The Nigerian forward believes these improvements will reflect more clearly in his performances before the end of the season.

Backed by Sevilla

Adams also highlighted the confidence he receives from within the club, noting the support of the coaching staff and management.

That backing, combined with his national team experience, has created a positive environment for him to grow.

Eyes on Improvement

For Adams, the journey is still ongoing.

With renewed confidence from his Super Eagles experience and a commitment to improving daily, the striker is determined to finish the season strongly and continue evolving into a complete forward. ⚽