Sevilla striker Akor Adams made a memorable debut for the Super Eagles by scoring a vital goal in Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Lesotho during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. With this goal, Adams joined an exclusive group of Nigerian players who have scored on their international debut, equaling the feat set by Nigerian legends Obafemi Martins and Julius Aghahowa.
The match, played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, was a crucial one for Nigeria’s qualification hopes. Adams came off the bench in the 62nd minute and soon made his mark by dribbling past a defender and calmly slotting the ball into the bottom corner in the 80th minute, giving Nigeria a two-goal cushion after William Troost-Ekong’s penalty.
The significance of his goal goes beyond just the scoreline; it places Adams among Nigerian football’s elite debut scorers, matching records of two iconic forwards whose explosive starts heralded illustrious international careers.
Despite conceding a late goal to Lesotho’s Hilompho Kalake, Nigeria held on to secure the three points needed to keep their World Cup dreams alive. Adams’ performance injected fresh hope and excitement into the Super Eagles camp, signaling a promising future for the talented striker.
Nigeria now faces a must-win game against Benin Republic to keep their qualification bid in a favorable position. Adams’ record-equalling goal will be remembered as a defining moment that could inspire Nigeria to a successful end to their qualifying campaign.
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