Chuba Akpom Joins Nigerian Elite After Scoring on Lille League Debut

Chuba Akpom has etched his name in the history books by becoming the fourth Nigerian to score on his league debut for Lille, following his goal against Le Havre at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday night.

The 29-year-old, who joined Lille on loan from Ajax last month, was introduced after the break and made an instant impact, netting a late goal to secure a 1-1 draw for his new club.

Joining an Exclusive Club

Akpom now joins Victor Osimhen (Lille), Moses Simon (Nantes), and Terem Moffi (Lorient) as Nigerians who have scored on their Ligue 1 debuts.

Opinion: Akpom's Revival in Ligue 1?

After a difficult spell at Ajax, this could be a fresh start for Akpom, who was the EFL Championship's top scorer last season with Middlesbrough. If he continues on this trajectory, he could cement his place as a key figure for Lille and even attract interest from the Super Eagles.

Can Akpom replicate Osimhen’s Lille success? Drop your thoughts! ⚽🔥👇