Akpom strikes again for Gunners

Nigerian-born Arsenal starlet, Chuba Akpom continued to prove himself as an invaluable asset to the Gunners with a goal in Tuesday’s 4-4 draw against League one club, Leyton Orient.

Akpom impressed in the thoroughly entertaining friendly game at the Matchroom stadium as he scored in the 53rd minute to help the London club claw back a two goal deficit to claim a share of the spoils.

Tuesday’s game was the first game for Arsenal since their return from pre season in Asia.

Akpom’s goal was a typically predatory finish as he latched on to a pass in the 53rd minute before sliding past the Orient keeper, Jamie Jones.

The 17-year-old also had a hand in the second goal scored by Arsenal as his audacious interception and nifty pass freed Wellington Silva in the 51st minute.

The attacker, who was substituted after 76 minutes subsequently took to Twitter after the game to discuss his performance against the side campaigning in the third tier of English football.

“Drew 4-4 with Leyton Orient first team, was a great game, scored 1 , hungry as ever,” he tweeted via @cakpom9 to his 41,812 followers.

Meanwhile, another Nigerian-born youngster on the books of Arsenal, Chuks Aneke also played in the game against Leyton Orient.

Aneke was arguably Arsenal’s best performer on the night as he put in a composed and consistent display throughout.

His ingenious reverse pass in the 34th minute put Eisfeld clean through but the forward dragged his effort wide.

Aneke who has been linked with a move to Crewe Alexandra in recent days also provided the assist for Akpom’s goal in the 53rd minute.

Both players who have represented England at youth level and are still eligible to play for Nigeria at senior level will be keen to play a part in Wenger’s plans for the 2013/14 season.