Sevilla striker Akor Adams made a memorable return from the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, coming off the bench to score twice and secure a 2–2 draw against Elche.
The Nigerian international netted both goals for Sevilla, ending the club’s four-game losing streak in all competitions.
Elche, who have won just two of their last 13 top-flight matches, took the lead inside 15 minutes. Martim Neto cleverly released Aleix Febas into space on the edge of the box, allowing the midfielder to fire past a slightly out-of-position Sevilla goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos.
The hosts doubled their advantage 10 minutes into the second half through Germán Valera.
Adams, who enjoyed a strong AFCON campaign in Morocco with Nigeria, was introduced at the start of the second half. He pulled a goal back for Sevilla — the club’s first competitive strike in five matches.
