Romeo Akachukwu scores first senior goal for Southampton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 11:38 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Southampton midfielder Romeo Akachukwu scored his first senior goal during a Carabao Cup match against Colchester on Saturday. The 20-year-old struck twice in the match, helping his team advance to the second round. Akachukwu, who spent part of last season on loan at Colchester, expressed that scoring meant a lot to him and reflected on his preparations and training efforts. He aims to continue improving and taking advantage of future opportunities within the squad.
- •Akachukwu scores first senior goal for Southampton against Colchester
- •He contributed a second goal in the match
- •Southampton progresses to the second round of the Carabao Cup
- •Akachukwu spent last season on loan at Colchester
- •He emphasizes continual improvement and seizing opportunities
- 11:38 AMYahoo Sports — Akachukwu's first senior goal 'means the world'
"Young Southampton midfielder Romeo Akachukwu says that scoring his first senior goal for the club means "the world" to him.
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