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Akinola’s first senior goal leads TFC into Canadian Championship final

The Star | July 26, 2018

Related Topics: Canadian Soccer Association, Champion, Ayo Akinola, Toronto FC, Canada, Bradenton, Florida, Canadian Championship

Ayo Akinola scored his first senior goal for Toronto FC on Wednesday night with coach Greg Vanney, taking off his American hat, campaigning post-game for the Canadian Soccer Association to get moving and woo the 18-year-old forward into the Canadian fold.

Born in Detroit but raised in nearby Brampton from an early age, Akinola is a TFC homegrown player who has represented the U.S. at the under-17 level. His younger brother Tom is a member of the Toronto FC academy and has attended a Canadian under-14 camp.

Toronto FCu2019s Ayo Akinola, second from left, celebrates his goal with Ryan Telfer, left, Nick Hagglund, second right, and Liam Fraser, right. The Reds beat Ottawa 3-0, and 4-0 on aggregate, to advance to the final of the Canadian Championship.
Toronto FC’s Ayo Akinola, second from left, celebrates his goal with Ryan Telfer, left, Nick Hagglund, second right, and Liam Fraser, right.
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