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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: ROMEO AKACHUKWU of Southampton during the Under 21’s Premier League 2 match between Southampton FC and Burnley at St Marys Stadium on 19 September, 2025 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Craig Hobbs/Southampton) (Image: Craig Hobbs / Southampton FC)

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SAINTS under-21s midfielder Romeo Akachukwu has been nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for September.

The Republic of Ireland under-21 international has played a key role in Tonda Eckert’s side extending their unbeaten start to the league season.

Akachukwu, 19, starred in a win over Burnley and a 3-3 draw with Manchester City, and has three...