Back in 2019, Akor Adams reached out to Victor Osimhen via direct message, seeking advice from the Galatasary striker who was already rising fast in European football. Fast forward to 2025, and the story has come full circle , the pair now lead the line together for the Super Eagles as Nigeria secured a World Cup playoff spot.
Akor Adams, who earned his first-ever call-up to the Nigerian national team during this international break, played a crucial role in helping the Super Eagles clinch the playoff berth after a dominant 4-0 victory over Benin Republic. His strength, movement, and link-up play offered Nigeria a fresh attacking dimension alongside Osimhen.
Before that, the Sevilla striker had already made his mark in a must-win 2-1 victory over Lesotho getting on the scoresheet with a vital opener that was assisted by none other than Osimhen himself.
Softfootball understands that the touching story gained attention after Spanish club Sevilla shared it on their official X handle, celebrating the inspiring journey of two Nigerian stars who went from a mentorship moment to sharing the same pitch on international duty, They posted;
The moment symbolized not just a new chapter for Adams but a generational connection for Nigerian football from a young player seeking guidance to a full-fledged international sharing the spotlight with his mentor.
It’s the kind of football fairy tale that reminds fans why the sport continues to inspire across generations where a single message can one day lead to history made side by side in national colours.
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