Chuba Akpom assists hat-trick hero Bergwijn as Ajax seal Europa Leagus spot

Chuba Akpom assists hat-trick hero Bergwijn as Ajax seal Europa Leagus spot

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 15:34 - 12.05.2024

Ajax defeated Almere City 3-0 thanks to a remarkable first-half hattrick by Steven Bergwijn.

Ajax consolidated on 5th place with a fine win over Almere City on Sunday afternoon at the AmsterdamArena.

Steven Bergwijn was the star of the show, scoring a first-half hat-trick to take his tally for the season to 12 goals in 30 appearances.

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Akpom, Bergwijn shine in Ajax win

Nigerian forward Chuba Akpom was also at his creative best, laying on an assist for the second goal as the hosts booked their place in the qualification phase of next season's Europa League.

Akpom has scored 15 goals in 34 appearances for Ajax this season.

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