Serie A: Akor Adams gives Venezia their first win of the season against Napoli

17.10.26 FT Serie A Italy

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Akor Adams gave Venezia their first win of the season with the only goal of the game against Napoli, on matchday seven of Serie A. After several weeks without scoring, the Nigerian striker broke the deadlock and helped his team claim three valuable points.

Arriving with the ambition of building on his spell at Sevilla FC, Akor Adams is gradually regaining his effectiveness. This goal could mark a turning point in his start to the season, with Venezia still waiting for their first league win.

Thanks to their Nigerian striker, Venezia therefore leave with all three points against Napoli.

Akor Adams ends several weeks without scoring

Criticised at the start of the season for his lack of efficiency, Akor Adams had to wait until the fourth matchday to score his first league goal. He scored against Fiorentina, despite Venezia's 2-4 home defeat. Since that game, the Nigerian centre-forward had been unable to find the back of the net. His goal against Napoli ends that barren spell and allows Venezia to record their first win of the season.

Signed by Venezia from Sevilla FC in July 2026, Akor Adams put pen to paper on a contract running until June 2030. The Italian club paid around €16 million, excluding bonuses, to secure the services of the 26-year-old centre-forward.

A first season in Italy under pressure

Last season, Akor Adams scored 10 goals and provided four assists in the Spanish league with Sevilla. His performances allowed him to establish himself as an important attacking option for the Andalusian club.

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His move to Venezia was intended to allow him to build on that momentum. However, the Nigerian striker had to wait until the fourth matchday to score his first Serie A goal. He scored against Fiorentina, despite his team's 2-4 home defeat, on September 12.

After that goal, he went without scoring until the match against Napoli, according to the information you are reporting live.

This latest goal could help him regain his confidence and make a better start to his Italian season.

Nouya M'toama

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