Ghanaian teenager Akwasi Asante joins Northampton on loan

Published on: 31 December 2011

Birmingham have allowed striker Akwasi Asante to join npower League Two side Northampton on a month's loan.

The 19-year-old Ghanaian is looking for further first-team opportunities after making his Blues debut as a late substitute in a Europa League play-off second-leg tie against Portuguese side CD Nacional.

Holland-born Asante will link-up with the Cobblers when the January transfer window opens.

Birmingham manager Chris Hughton told the club's official website: "This is a good opportunity for Akwasi and will really benefit his development.

"He is one of a few young players we are currently looking at with regards to making decisions as to whether or not they go out on loan or not."

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