Humble Chuba dedicates Championship award to Boro mates, family

Humble Chuba dedicates Championship award to Boro mates, family

Izuchukwu Akawor 16:24 - 24.04.2023

British-born Nigerian Chuba Akpom has been rewarded for an impressive 2022/23 campaign with Middlesbrough in the English Championship.

Middleborough forward Chuba Akpom has dedicated his Championship award to his teammates and family.

Akpom was on Sunday named the Championship Player of Year for the 2022/2023 season.

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The award comes as a reward for the 28-year-old who has been in superb form for the promotion-chasing team.

He has scored 28 goals for Boro this season and could add to that tally with three games to go in the season.

Middlesbrough star Chuba Akpom.
Chuba Akpom is the Championship player of the season.

Akpom reacts to award

Following his win at the Championship awards, the former Arsenal has to his social media page to react.

The Boro star is happy with his award and dedicated his win to his team and family.

Chuba Akpom
Chuba Akpom has scored 28 in the EFL Championship so far this season

“Feeling extremely humbled and blessed to receive this award,” Akpom posted on his Twitter page.

“It’s been a journey full of ups and downs but I’ve learnt so much on the way. I’d like to thank my teammates, my family, fans and everyone that’s supported me.”

Boro hopeful of playoff spot

Akpom and his Boro teammates will be looking to finish the season on a high as they look to make it to the playoffs.

Carrick was full of praise for Akpom and his teammates.

With three games to go in the season, the Riverside club are fourth on the table and Akpom will be looking to add to his goal tally this season which would see him take home another Championship award.

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