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Akpom continues goalscoring run in Middlesbrough rout of Preston

Akpom continues goalscoring run in Middlesbrough rout of Preston

Nigerian forward Chuba Akpom continued his impressive run of form for Middlesbrough with a goal and an assist in their 4-0 rout of Preston North End at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday. The 27-year-old made it five goals in four league games with a sublime finish past goalkeeper Freddie Woodman in the 22nd minute after a one-two with Aston Villa loanee Cameron Archer. The strike took...

Akpom on target as Middlesbrough close gap on top two

Akpom on target as Middlesbrough close gap on top two

Nigerian forward Chuba Akpom was on the scoresheet once again as Middlesbrough completed a 3-1 comeback win over Swansea City in the English Championship on Saturday. The 27-year-old, who recently became the first Boro player since Bernie Slaven in 1990 to score 20 league goals, converted a penalty deep in the game at the Liberty Stadium to seal all available points for the away side. https://twitter.com/Boro/status/1634598209837203461?t=DkyTJoTG30SbL-sChyXRUQ&s=19...

Akpom leads Championship scorer’s chart in Middlesbrough victory

Middlesbrough coach Carrick raves about in-form Akpom

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick spoke highly of Nigerian forward Chuba Akpom after his brace in Boro's 3-0 win over Blackpool at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday. The 27-year-old scored twice before the hour mark, taking his league goals tally this season to 16, keeping him atop the scorers chart. https://twitter.com/SkyBetChamp/status/1622143236679532545?t=ICWSEByMOEaOPa3pWNN3iQ&s=19 Akpom opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, finishing off a brilliant team move with a...

Akpom leads Championship scorer’s chart in Middlesbrough victory

Akpom wins Championship Player of the Month award

Nigeria’s Chuba Akpom has been voted Championship Player of the Month for December. The Middlesbrough striker has been in fine form since the appointment of former Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick as manager of the team. Akpom scored four goals in as many games in the month of December, including a famous hat-trick in the home game against Wigan Athletic at the Riverside Stadium. The 27-year-old...