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Akpom responded to Peseiro in the best possible way, although Middlesbrough’s promotion hopes suffered a blow.
Super Eagles prospect Chuba Akpom sent the perfect message to Jose Peseiro after scoring in Middlesbrough Championship clash against Huddersfield Town on Saturday afternoon.
Akpom has been arguably the best player in England’s second division this season with Middlesbrough.
However, he was surprisingly omitted from Peseiro’s Super Eagles squad for the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying doubleheader against Guinea-Bissau.
Akpom's perfect response to Peseiro
When asked why he did not call up Akpom, the Portuguese tactician said he does not rate the former Arsenal star.
However, Akpom showed why he deserved to be rated by Peseiro as he scored yet again in Middlesbrough’s clash against Huddersfield.
The 27-year-old, who is currently the top scorer in the Championship, added to his tally, although it was not enough to give Carrick’s men a win.
Akpom scored Boro’s second goal, his 25th in the league, but it was a bad day in general for Boro.
The away side needed a win to stay in the race for automatic promotion, and it looked like they would get the victory as Marcus Forss put them ahead two minutes before the break.
Akpom's goal is not enough as Boro stumble in promotion race
However, Huddersfield came out charging in the second half as they scored four goals, making Akpom’s strike a mere consolation.
The Terriers drew level a minute after the break through Josh Ruffels before Josh Koroma made it 2-1 eight minutes later.
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22:31 - 18.03.2023
Chuba Akpom on target again in emphatic Middlesbrough win
Chuba Akpom grabbed his 24th league goal of the season as Middlesbrough breezed past Preston North End.
Matthew Pearson extended Huddersfield’s lead in the 57th minute before scoring his second and the home side’s fourth of the game in the 66th minute.
Akpom reduced the deficit in the 74th minute, but it was a little too late as Huddersfield ran out 4-2 winners.
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EFL Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro faces selection problems as Akpom scores again
Peseiro faces a selection problem in the attack after Chuba Akpom strengthened his case for a call-up.
Nonetheless, the Super Eagles hopeful continued his impressive scoring streak in the Championship this season.
The result means Boro are now nine points behind Sheffield United in the race for the second automatic spot.
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