Tunji Akinola Helps West Ham Beat Aston Villa

Tunji Akinola assisted West Ham Under 18s secure their fourth Barclays U18 Premier League win of the season on Saturday at Bodymoor Heath.

The 16 - year - old slotted in at defense for the entire duration of the game as the Hammers beat Aston Villa 2 - 1, with the Londoners scoring through Hector-Ingram and an own goal by a Villa player.

The Anglo- Nigerian, who primarily represents West Ham’s U18 squad, has one appearance to his name for the Under 21s this season, lasting 23 minutes on the pitch in their 2 - 1 loss to Aston Villa U21s in August.

Tunji Akinola is tied to West Ham until June 30, 2017 after signing a scholarship deal this summer.

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