He came from the Africa Cup and saved his team.

He came from the Africa Cup and saved his team.

20.01.2026 08:30

Sevilla managed to earn a point in a match where they were 2-0 down against Elche. Akor Adams, who returned from the Africa Cup of Nations, scored two penalties in the 75th minute and in the 90+5th minute to bring Sevilla to a 2-2 draw.

In the 20th week of Spain's LaLiga, Elche hosted Sevilla at the Manuel Martínez Valero Stadium. Although the home team took a 2-0 lead, the match ended 2-2.

ELCHE FOUND 2-0, SEVILLA CAME BACK

Elche reached 2-0 with goals from Aleix Febas in the 14th minute and German Valera in the 55th minute. Sevilla, however, came back in the final moments of the match with Akor Adams. The Nigerian striker reduced the deficit to one in the 75th minute and equalized with a penalty goal in the 90+5th minute.

IMPACT FROM ADAMS AS SOON AS HE RETURNED

Akor Adams returned to Sevilla after Nigeria secured third place by defeating Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations. As soon as Sami stepped onto the field, he scored two goals to earn his team a point.

POINTS TABLE AND UPCOMING MATCHES

With this result, Elche secured their second consecutive draw, rising to 24 points and placing 8th. Sevilla ended their three-match losing streak, increased to 21 points, and settled in 14th place. Elche will travel to Levante in the 21st week. Sevilla will host Athletic Bilbao at home.

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