Riko Ueki: West Ham sign Japan striker ahead of Women’s Super League season

Riko Ueki has signed for West Ham United Riko Ueki joins West Ham United on a one-year contract after playing all five

matches in Japan’s World Cup-winning squad. He scored twice in the group stage against Zambia, and once more in the final against eventual champions Spain. He is the third Japanese-born player to join the Hammers, joining the already-confirmed Risa Mimizu, and the highly-travelled Honoko Hayashi. Ueki is yet to receive a work permit, and West Ham’s first Women’s Super League game is scheduled for October 1st. “Riko has many different goalscoring talents, he’s very energetic and passionate, and he’ll be a great addition to our defensive set-up from the front,” said Rehanne Skinner. “We’re delighted to welcome Riko to the club.” The current transfer window has seen West Ham bring on Irish defender Jess Stapleton (on a one-year deal), Emma Harries (from England’s under-21 side), Megan Walsh (from Irishpool), and American Shot-Sto

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West Ham Academy striker Joshua Ajala discusses his excitement at relocating to London’s east end this summer.

West Ham’s Academy of Football have made great strides in recent years, with last season’s U18s winning 26 of 30 games across all competitions. They went on to take on the U18s in the Premier League South and won 5-1 against Arsenal in the final. Our famous Academy, now in the hands of Kenny Brown, will continue to push forward this season as they look to continue to build a bright future for the club. In the summer, the club made an astute move to bring on-loan Chelsea academy forward, Ajala, who is already making an impression and has his sights set on making it to the first team for the Hammers.“I have been welcomed with open arms and I feel this Club suits my style of play. It has been a great experience so far.” he said on the club’s Official Website.

There’s a great path to the first team here at this football Club, and that was a big factor in my decision to come here. I’ve watched a lot of young players come through the youth ranks, like Divin [Mubuma]. I know if I work hard and keep performing, I’ll have the chance to do the same here at West Ham. Ajala is only 16 years old, but there’s a lot of hype surrounding him, and everyone will be hoping that he can take his game to the next level.