Hodd right back Akeem Latifu is excited after scoring a brace in Wednesday's evening fixture against Ham Kam in the third round of matches in the Norwegian First Division.<br /><br />The former Nigeria youth - teamer scored 52 seconds into the second half and netted from the penalty spot 13 minutes later as Hodd defeated Ham Kam 2 - 1 at H&oslash;ddvoll Stadion, Ulsteinvik. <br /><br />''This is my first ever brace since I arrived Norway three years ago, so I am very happy with the goals. Everyone played well from the goalkeeper to the strikers.<br /><br />The coach appointed me the penalty taker before the season started. I was not nervous when I took the kick.<br /><br />''After our cup success of last season, we have targeted promotion to the Premier League this term.<br /><br />''This victory is very important, our first of the season. If we win our outstanding match, we will climb up the league table,'' Latifu told allnigeriasoccer.com.<br /><br />23 - year - old Akeem Latifu has made 61 appearances for Hodd and has netted 4 goals from his defensive position.<br />