Sevilla Welcome Back Super Eagles Duo After Nigeria’s AFCON Success

Sevilla Welcome Back Super Eagles Duo After Nigeria’s AFCON Success

By Niyi Busari 

Super Eagles forwards Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke have returned to Sevilla FC following their involvement in Nigeria’s successful 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign, which ended with a bronze medal finish, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Nigeria secured third place at the tournament after defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties in the playoff match, following a goalless draw at the end of regulation time. The encounter was played on Saturday evening at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca.

Sevilla FC confirmed the duo’s arrival via a post on the club’s official Facebook page, welcoming both players back after their international duty.

“ Our Super Eagles have landed.

 Welcome back, Akor and Chidi!” the club wrote.

Akor Adams enjoyed an impressive outing at the tournament, scoring two goals for Nigeria. The Sevilla striker also found the net during the third-place playoff against Egypt, but his effort was ruled out.

Both Adams and Ejuke departed the national team camp immediately after the playoff match and will therefore not be part of the official medal presentation ceremony scheduled for Sunday, when the champions, runners-up and third-place team will receive their medals.

Nigeria’s victory over Egypt marked the country’s ninth third-place finish in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations, further underlining the Super Eagles’ consistent presence among the continent’s elite.