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Chuba Akpom delivered another solid display for Dutch giant Ajax to send a clear message to new Super Eagles boss Finidi George.
Chuba Akpom has further staked his claim for a place in Finidi George's Super Eagles squad after producing a masterclass for Ajax in their 4-1 demolition of Volendam on Sunday.
The in-form striker was at his clinical best, scoring one and providing an assist as the Dutch giants ran riot in a pulsating five-goal thriller that saw their hosts relegated.
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05:56 - 01.04.2024
Naija Stars Abroad: Echegini leads Super Falcons' dominance as Akpom, Dessers & Tella impress
Naija Stars Abroad reviews the performances of Nigerian players abroad, with Super Falcons' Joe Echegini, Chuba Akpom, Cyriel Dessers and Nathan Tella some of the stars of the weekend.
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Forgotten Super Eagles-eligible striker Akpom rated most prolific goalscorer in Eredivisie
The Ajax star man has been in red hot form taking the Eredivisie by storm
Akpom’s Finidi message
The 28-year-old kicked things off when he turned provider for man of the match Kenneth Taylor to fire in a stunning opener in the first.
After the break, Akpom doubled the lead for Ajax with a smart finish for his latest goal in just six starts this season for the club.
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It was another exhibition of Akpom's all-around qualities in the final third, combining clinical finishing with intelligent link-up play and relentless work rate.
The performance will have certainly caught the eye of new Super Eagles boss Finidi George, who is gearing up for an exciting new era with the three-time African champions.
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Akpom had previously been on the fringes of the Nigeria setup but appears revitalised this season, with his sensational form for Ajax making a huge case for an international call-up.
With 11 goals and two assists already this campaign, the former Arsenal man is displaying the sort of cutting edge that could propel the Super Eagles' attack to new heights.
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Finidi is expected to construct a vibrant, free-scoring outfit and Akpom's predatory instincts could prove invaluable if he gets the nod.
While the Ajax frontman faces fierce competition from the likes of Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Terem Moffi and Ademola Lookman, performances like his virtuoso showing against Volendam make him impossible to overlook.
If he can maintain these scoring standards, Akpom could soon get the chance to replicate his club heroics on soccer's biggest international stage under Finidi's new era.
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