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Peseiro faces a selection problem in the attack after Chuba Akpom strengthened his case for a call-up.
Chuba Akpom continued his push for a Super Eagles invitation after scoring again for Middlesbrough in their Championship clash against Stoke City.
Akpom has been fantastic in front of goal for Boro this season and he continued in the same vein against Stoke City on Tuesday night.
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The ex-Arsenal star put Boro ahead in the 23rd minute, finishing off a swift counter-attacking move. it was Akpom’s 23rd goal in 30 Championship games this season.
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Although it was not enough to give Carrick’s men the win after Ki-Jana Hoever levelled for Stoke, Akpom strengthened his case for a debut Super Eagles invitation.
The 27-year-old is one of the Nigerian strikers lighting up Europe this season. No other Nigerian striker has scored more league goals in European leagues this season than Akpom, although he plays in the second division.
Akpom's form creates an headache for Peseiro
Nonetheless, his incredible form has created more headaches for Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro, who has an abundance of performing strikers at his disposal.
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Akpom will be hoping Peseiro gives him a chance, although the competition for places in the Super Eagles attack is the best it has been in years.
The 27-year-old was born in England and played for the Three Lions at the youth level. However, Akpom is eligible to play for Nigeria and has declared his readiness to play for the three-time African champions.
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