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Akpom will not be participating in this camp - Peseiro

Posted : 14 June 2023
Chuba Akpom, a talented footballer who emerged from Arsenal's Hale End Academy, finds himself outside the international scene once again. 

Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has decided not to include him in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone.

Akpom's recent performance in the regular season showcased his impressive goal-scoring abilities, as he managed to net an impressive 28 goals in 38 appearances for Middlesbrough. 

This outstanding record made him the leading goal-scorer in England's second tier. 

It's worth noting that none of the 23 players named in Peseiro's squad list for the Sierra Leone match were able to surpass Akpom's remarkable statistics in the league, even Victor Osimhen, who topped the Serie A scoring charts with 26 goals.

Interestingly, Akpom had previously trained with the Super Eagles six years ago in London, but a friendly match against Burkina Faso that could have provided him with an opportunity to showcase his skills was ultimately canceled. 

During Gernot Rohr's tenure as coach, Akpom had expressed his desire to be called up to the Nigerian national team. 

However, due to his inconsistent form at the time, he failed to attract the attention of the coaching staff.

Peseiro recently disclosed that Akpom's absence from the ongoing camp was due to bureaucratic reasons, although he did not provide further details. 

In a brief statement to reporters, Peseiro simply stated, "Akpom is not available for this camp because of some bureaucracy."

Nigeria's latest squad includes six players who were born abroad: William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Kevin Akpoguma, Semi Ajayi, Joe Aribo, and Ademola Lookman. 

These players, although not native-born Nigerians, have been selected based on their talent and potential to contribute to the team's success.

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