EFL: Chuba Akpom takes goal haul to 22

Published on: 11 March 2023

Chuba Akpom can't stop scoring at the moment because the Middleborough forward was on the score sheet for Saturday's English Championship League fixture, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Akpom help seal a comeback win for Boro as they defeated Swansea City by three goals to one at the Swansea.com Stadium.

The Welsh side had drawn the first blood after taking the lead in the first half through Joe Piroe in the 15th minute.

However, Aaron Ramsey restored parity for the Visitors after an individual brilliance in the 55th minute.

Cameron Archer put Boro in the lead two minutes later after through an header from a cross by Hayden Hackney.

Riley Mc Gree was tripped up in the 76th minute in the penalty area and it was the Nigerian striker who stepped of to take the spot kick and score.

Akpom who was replaced by Sonny Finch in the 90th minute has now scored 22 goals, he has now score in twenty-two goals this season.

Michael Carrick's side are now just four points behind second-placed Sheffield United who were beaten by Luton Town.

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