Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom was instrumental in Ajax's dominant 5-0 victory over Fortuna Sittard at the Johan Cruijff Arena on Wednesday night.
His performance was highlighted by a goal and an assist, contributing significantly to Ajax's emphatic win in Eredivisie action.
The match started brightly for Ajax as they raced ahead in the 9th minute when Kenneth Taylor converted a well-timed assist from Bertrand Traore.
Chuba Akpom quickly made his mark in the 24th minute, providing an assist for Traore’s goal, which doubled Ajax's lead.
Fortuna Sittard's troubles worsened when they were reduced to 10 men just before half-time, allowing Ajax to capitalize on their numerical advantage.
Super Eagles prospect Akpom scores first goal of the season
The second half saw Ajax continue their relentless pressure. Youri Baas added a third goal in the 58th minute, and Devyne Rensch extended the lead to 4-0 in the 71st minute.
Akpom then rounded off the scoring three minutes before full-time, netting his first Eredivisie goal of the season.
This goal followed his impressive tally of three goals in UEFA Champions League qualification matches.
Chuba Akpom stats vs Fortuna Sittard
Akpom played the full 90 minutes, showcasing his all-around play. He registered 36 touches, with three shots on target, two off target, and one blocked.
His passing was efficient, completing 15 out of 19 passes for a 79% success rate.
He was also a force in aerial duels, winning 4 out of 5, and proved strong on the ground with 3 out of 4 duels won.
Akpom was fouled three times and caught offside once in a virtuoso performance for his club.
With this result, Akpom and Ajax are now seventh on the league table.
