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Ignored by Super Eagles coaches and selectors, Chuba Akpom continues to shine for Ajax in the Eredivisie.
Anglo-Nigerian forward Chuba Akpom continues to make waves in the Eredivisie, despite being consistently overlooked by the Nigerian national team selectors.
The 28-year-old forward kickstarted his new season campaign in style, playing a keyl role in Ajax's emphatic 5-0 victory over Fortuna Sittard.
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Akpom's performance was nothing short of spectacular, as he contributed both a goal and an assist to the Dutch giants' commanding win.
Demonstrating his playmaking abilities, Akpom set up fellow African talent Bertrand Traore for Ajax's second goal in the 24th minute.
However, he saved the best for last, sealing the match with a clinical finish just three minutes from time to complete the 5-0 rout.
This stellar performance is a continuation of Akpom's impressive form from last season, where he netted 11 goals, including a 69-minute hattrick, and provided three assists in just eight starts for Ajax.
His ability to impact games consistently has not gone unnoticed, with the striker proving to be a constant thorn in the side of opposing defenses – evidenced by him being the most fouled player in the recent match.
Despite his consistent performances at the highest level of Dutch football, Akpom continues to be inexplicably ignored by the Nigerian national team setup.
The latest snub came during the recent international break, where interim Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen opted not to call up the in-form striker.
As Akpom continues to shine on the European stage, questions will undoubtedly be raised about his continued absence from the Nigerian national team.
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For now, Ajax fans can rejoice in the knowledge that their prolific forward shows no signs of slowing down, as he aims to build on his impressive start to the new Eredivisie season.
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