By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Chuba Akpom is still reeling with excitement after he scored thrice for Ajax in the victory over Jagiellonia Bialystok on Thursday night.
Ajax won the UEFA Europa League playoff first leg tie 4-1.
Akpom could not hold back his excitement after playing his best game for Ajax.
“It’s amazing, I thank God, I thank my team mates, all the staff for all the support. I had my best match in an Ajax shirt today (Thursday) so I’m happy,” Akpom told his the Ajax TV.
“Scoring is what I thrive on, it’s what I love to do, so when it’s not happening it gets frustrating but I’m a very positive and persistent person, so I say thank you to the coach for the trust.”
The Nigerian-born striker spoke of his goals: “The first one was like a big weight off my shoulders and I had to take the penalty because if anyone was also on a hat-trick, I’d have given them.”
Akpom said Ajax will wrap up qualification to the money-spinning group stage of the Europa League at home next week Thursday.
“We’re a step closer to the Europa League, let’s get the job done on Thursday and carry on into the league,” he declared.
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