Wigan signs Akeel Higgins from West Brom on two-year contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 5:23 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Wigan Athletic has signed forward Akeel Higgins from West Bromwich Albion. The 20-year-old joins the Latics after making one first-team appearance for the Baggies. Higgins had a loan spell at Exeter City last season, scoring twice in 31 appearances. He previously played under Wigan manager Gary Caldwell at Exeter, who praised his potential and impact on the team. Higgins has signed a two-year deal with Wigan Athletic.
- •Akeel Higgins joins Wigan Athletic from West Bromwich Albion.
- •Higgins played one FA Cup match for West Brom.
- •He scored two goals in 31 games while on loan at Exeter City.
- •Higgins previously worked under Wigan manager Gary Caldwell at Exeter.
- •He signed a two-year contract with Wigan Athletic.
- 5:23 PMYahoo Sports — Wigan sign West Brom forward Higgins
"Wigan Athletic manager Gary Caldwell signs forward Akeel Higgins, who played under him at Exeter City last season.
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