Toronto Starlet Akinola Scores, Bags Assist, Wins Penalty As USA U17s Hammer Portugal 7-1
Toronto FC striker Ayomide Akinola was on target as United States U17s registered an impressive 7-1 win over Portugal at the13th annual Nike International Friendlies at Premier Sports Campus Stadium Field on Wednesday.<br /><br />The 16-year-old won a penalty for the Americans which was converted by Andrew Carleton in the eighth minute, before setting up Josh Sargent on 19th minute as the hosts raced into a two-goal lead.<br /><br />The Nigerian-American made it 5-1 in the 63rd minute when he fired home from close range, and was substituted four minutes after his goal.<br /><br />Born in Ontario, Akinola can represent the senior national teams of United States, Nigeria and Canada. <br /><br />He has scored more than 20 goals for the United States youth teams, including the U15 squad.<br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br />Photo Credit : ussoccer.com<br />
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