As the French Ligue 1 season rolls into matchday 3, all eyes are on Montpellier HSC‘s Nigerian sensation, Akor Adams, as he prepares to face Moses Simon’s Nantes this Saturday.
The highly anticipated match promises excitement, with both teams eager to secure crucial early-season points.
Akor Adams has become a standout figure for Montpellier, and his performance against Nantes could be pivotal.
The 23-year-old forward is coming off a record-breaking run that has solidified his place as one of the league’s top talents. In their last meeting in April, Adams made headlines by scoring the fastest goal for Montpellier in Ligue 1 since 2021, just one minute and 30 seconds into the game.
This achievement put him in the same conversation as Montpellier legend Andy Delort, who scored in just 29 seconds against Marseille two years earlier.
Adams’s impact has been immediate and profound. On the opening day of last season, he etched his name into Montpellier’s history by becoming the first player to score twice on his Ligue 1 debut.
His two goals, coming in a rapid one minute and 42 seconds, set a new standard for the fastest double by any player in their first Ligue 1 match since Opta began analyzing the league in 2006/07.
With such a strong start to the season, Montpellier is counting on Adams to deliver yet another standout performance against Nantes.
His ability to find the back of the net in record time has made him a crucial asset for the team, and there is much anticipation surrounding his potential to lead Montpellier to victory this weekend.
“The team has a lot of confidence in Akor. His record-breaking feats are just the beginning, and we believe he can continue to deliver for us,” said a Montpellier team spokesperson. The stage is indeed set for a thrilling encounter, with fans eager to see if Adams can once again rise to the occasion and make history for Montpellier.
