Official Site of the Whitecaps · Aug 9, 2016
Loan update: Adekugbe makes first-team debut for Brighton in EFL Cup victory
It was a victorious debut for Sam Adekugbe.
The Vancouver Whitecaps FC left back made his first-team debut for Brighton & Hove Albion FC on Tuesday, helping the Seagulls cruise to a 4-0 win over fourth-tier side Colchester United FC in the first round of the Football League Cup (EFL).
Adekugbe, who is on loan at Brighton through June 2017, played the full 90 minutes and drew praise for his performance. Though he did not find the scoresheet, Adekugbe helped create a number of chances, including a strike of his own and a pair of crosses from his left back position.