A major upset was on the card in the Dutch Eredivisie before a late equalizer from Chuba Akpom helped league giants Ajax to a 2-2 draw against relegation threatened Excelsior, OwngoalNigeria.com reports.
Akpom scored in the 89th minute, he was subbed in for Brian Brobbey who picked up a knock in the 44th minute, any hope of Ajax picking up all three points evaporated when Steven Bergwijn was shown a red card in time added on.
The goal was Akpom’s 10th league goal of the season from 22 games, a remarkable return when one consider how he struggled to get going following his arrival in the summer from English Championship side Middlesbrough.
The 26 year old who is awaiting his first invitation to the senior national team of Nigeria after switching nationality from England had issues settling down in his new environment, and when he finally did a knock kept him out of action for a month.
Linked with a January exit from the club, reports has it that he might yet leave the club in the summer if a suitable offer is tabled for his services. The 28 year old is also said to be open to the idea despite just spending a year into a five year deal signed in the summer.
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