Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke excel as Sevilla defeat Real Oviedo 4–0, boosting confidence ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 campaign

Sevilla forward Akor Adams and winger Chidera Ejuke capped their pre-AFCON preparations with a commanding 4–0 victory over Real Oviedo at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Sunday night.

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The performance showcased Nigeria’s attacking depth ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, starting December 21.

Adams opened the scoring in the fourth minute, racing onto a through ball to put Sevilla ahead.

Djibril Sow doubled the lead in the 22nd minute with a composed finish, but Adams remained central to Sevilla’s attacking rhythm, ultimately recording a goal and two assists, as well as several key passes.

He nearly added another in the 65th minute with a powerful strike narrowly missing the top corner.

Sevilla’s third goal was crafted by Adams, who provided the assist for Batista Mendy in the 77th minute, effectively sealing the contest.

His all-round performance, combining goal threat, defensive work rate, and link-up play, drew warm applause from the home crowd.

Chidera Ejuke entered the game in the 77th minute, replacing Alexis Sánchez, and made an immediate impact by scoring in the 89th minute, marking his first goal of the season.

Ejuke’s pace and dribbling stretched Oviedo’s defence, contributing to Sevilla’s dominant display.

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With Adams contributing directly to two goals and Ejuke marking his return to the scoresheet, both players head into AFCON 2025 in confident form, giving Nigerian fans renewed optimism for the tournament.