Daniel Kanu: Charlton Athletic striker extends contract until 2027

Daniel Kanu, left, has scored four goals for Charlton Athletic since returning from his loan at Southend United

Charlton Athletic academy graduate Daniel Kanu has signed a contract extension with the club until 2027.

The 19-year-old striker has scored four goals in 20 games for the League One club this season.

His extension follows the appointment of Nathan Jones as the new Addicks manager on Sunday.

"It's a dream come true and I'm really excited for the future," Kanu said. "I've been at this club since under-11s so it's been a really long journey."

He added: "I signed my first professional contract two years ago - around this time actually - and I'm just grateful to the academy and everyone else that's been part of my journey to get me to where I am today."

Kanu spent two months on loan at Southend United from October to December and scored four goals on his home debut, a 5-0 win against Solihull Moors.

He made his senior debut for the Sierra Leone national team in a 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat against Egypt.

He then returned to join the Addicks' first team, who are currently 19th in League One, just one point clear of the relegation zone.