Serie A: Venezia coach praises Akor Adams after goal against Napoli

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: October 18, 2026Country: Italy

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Serie A: Venezia coach praises Akor Adams after goal against Napoli

Akor Adams scored the winning goal as Venezia beat Napoli 1-0 at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on Saturday. He struck four minutes after halftime, capitalising on an error by Napoli defender Benoit Badiashile. Venezia manager David Nicola praised Adams’s commitment and qualities, saying the striker had considerable room to improve. The win was Venezia’s second in Serie A this season, and the club’s next match is away to Genoa on October 25.

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