Nigeria international striker, Adeleke Akinyemi was the cynosure of all eyes as he scored twice in Europa League for his Latvia club side, Ventspils after his four goals in the first leg against Luftetari last week.
Akinyemi has extended his goals rush in the UEFA Europa League he his goal help Ventspils to reach the next qualifying rounds of the competition.
Last week, the 19-year-old striker, who fired four goals in a 5-0 trouncing of Albanian side Luftetari Gjirokaster in first leg clash, he netted another two goals against the same team in the second leg in Albania.
Akinyemi is now one of the most prolific attackers in Latvia, netting 10 times in 23 games last season and he is currently the joint top scorer in the league this season with eight goals from 13 outings and now six goals in the Europa League qualifiers.
“I’m excited we qualify to the next round, I am equally happy to extend my run of goals,” said Akinyemi.
“I am enjoying everything and I wish to continue like this in subsequent matches.
“Scoring goals is the sole agenda of my career, and I thank God for giving me the talent to score and lift my team.
“I am focused to do well. I put a lot in training and carry that into matches.”
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