Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The Sun Nigeria

<strong>Akpom nets 17th Championship goal of the season</strong>

Former England youth international, Chuba Akpom

Chuba Akpom cannot do anything wrong after he fired his 17th goal in the English Championship season with Middlesbrough boss again showering praise on the former Arsenal striker.

On Wednesday night,‘Boro fought back from a goal down to beat second-placed Sheffield United 3-1 with Akpom again among the goals.

It was the fourth straight win by ‘Boro.

Manager Michael Carrick was again full of praise for the Nigerian striker, who has also netted twice in the FA Cup.