The 17 years old Chelsea midfielder of Nigeria descent Ashanti Akpan has helped the Young blues pick up silverware.
She was named in the starting line up as Chelsea defeated Manchester United in a five-goal thriller to win the WSL Academy League Cup Final.
she was omitted from the squad for the UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinal showdown between Chelsea and Barcelona at Stamford Bridge,
Akpan prove herself a Worthy asset for Chelsea U21s in Sunday’s showpiece held at Loughborough University, United Kingdom.
The Red Devils opened the scoring line through Isabella Reidford in the 24th minute but six minutes later it was all square again.
The Blues had a two goal advantage going into the break courtesy Priest and Blades.
The next goal of the game did not come until the 90th minute when Ashton slotted home the rebound after a shot struck the post, but it was too late for Manchester United to find an equalizer.
Akpan has gotten two call-ups to Chelsea’s first team, against Real Madrid in the Champions League and Reading in the Women’s FA Cup.
Akpan made her senior debut when she replaced Sophie Ingle in the 64th minute against the Royals.
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