Hull City Gain Permission to Field Akintola in Championship Play‑Off Final

2 months ago 32

ARTICLE AD BOX

Hull City have been informed by the English Football League (EFL) that David Akintola’s registration has been approved, allowing the winger to play in the Sky Bet Championship playoff final against Middlesbrough.

The club applied for special dispensation to register Akintola for the Saturday match at Wembley after winger Eliot Matazo suffered an injury.

Matazo is currently recovering from a cruciate knee ligament injury sustained last month.

Akintola has now been named in City’s 25‑man squad for the clash with Middlesbrough.

Read Also: Alebiosu: Playing For Eagles Biggest Highlight Of My Career

The Nigerian winger has not appeared for the Tigers since coming off the bench for the final 18 minutes of the 2‑1 home win over Swansea City on January 24, as he was not registered after the winter transfer window closed.

Although omitted from the squad, the 30‑year‑old has continued training with Hull City at Cottingham and has also supported his teammates from the stands during matches.

City had attempted to re‑register him earlier in the year after Yu Hirakawa and Toby Collyer suffered serious injuries, but those requests were denied.

Akintola, who joined the Tigers on a two‑year deal last summer, has scored one goal and provided two assists in 20 Championship appearances for the club.

By Adeboye Amosu