A 2022/23 campaign has seen plenty of memorable moments reaches the halfway point of the top ten countdowns with a title win for the U18s…
West Ham United U18s secured the U18 Premier League South division title with a battling 2-0 victory against Arsenal.
A close-fought contest saw Mason Terry called into action on numerous occasions to deny the Gunners the lead at Rush Green Stadium before substitute Divine Mukasa opened the scoring on 68 minutes, netting his first goal at U18s level with a smart finish.
Captain Gideon Kodua doubled the lead on 80 minutes after good interplay with Marshall and Patrick Kelly, securing the win over an Arsenal side coached by former Hammers midfielder Jack Wilshere.
The impressive win, against the same side that the U18s would meet in the FA Youth Cup final just under two weeks later, secured West Ham’s status as U18 Premier League South division champions.
“I’m really, really proud of the players,” U18s lead coach Kevin Keen said. “From day one in pre-season, they have been on it. They have a fantastic attitude, great work ethic and togetherness, and then you add in that there are two or three good players too, and it’s a good mixture.
