West Ham set to battle Celtic for English-born Ghanaian striker
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English-born Ghanaian youngster, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi has scooped the February Player of the Month award in the English Premier League II.
The 19-year-old emerged the best player for the second month of the year, beating Fulham's Luke Harris and Sonny Hilton, Manchester City's Juan Larios and James McAtee, Southampton's Luke Pearce and Manchester United's Shola Shoretire to win the top gong.
In photos posted on the official website of Crystal Palace, a happy Rak-Sakyi is seen posing with his award.
Rak-Sakyi scored three goals in the month, leading Crystal Palace to an unbeaten run with two wins and a draw.
West Ham set to battle Celtic for English-born Ghanaian striker
FootballHe scored a brace against Brighton and had one in the game against Tottenham Hotspurs. The young forward has scored 15 goals in 21 appearances for the Eagles this season in the youth league.
Rak-Sakyi earns Player of the Month nomination
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Jesurun Rak-Sakyi is in contention for the February Player of the Month award in the English Premier League II.
The 19-year-old English-born Ghanaian impressed last month, scoring three goals as Crystal Palace ended the month unbeaten.
Crystal Palace confirmed his nomination on their official website as he guns for the accolade for the first time.
Ghanaian prospect Jesurun Rak-Sakyi has revealed his Premier League debut for English side Crystal Palace on Saturday, August 14 was a proud moment for him.
Rak-Sakyi was introduced as a substitute in a 15-minute cameo in the season opener for Palace against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Palace lost the game 3-0 to the European champions, however, the 18-year old got valuable playing time on the pitch.