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Cruz Ibeh Nominated For PL2 Prize

Middlesbrough FC striker Cruz Ibeh nominated for PL2 Player of the Month after hat-trick against Leeds and two goals at Tamworth.

Reporting by Middlesbrough Gazette NewsroomMiddlesbrough, north_eastPublished 27 Sept 2026, 08:08 BST

Cruz Ibeh Nominated For PL2 Prize — Middlesbrough news photo (Middlesbrough FC) — Image: Middlesbrough FC

Cruz Ibeh has been nominated for the PL2 Player of the Month award for September. The Middlesbrough FC striker scored a hat-trick in Boro Under-21s' 4-4 draw with Leeds United midway through the month, and also netted twice in the National League Cup win at Tamworth.

The Competition

Ibeh's nomination puts him among eight players recognised for their performances across the Premier League 2 division. He joins Chelsea's Leo Black, Liverpool's Will Wright, Chelsea's Reggie Watson, Leeds United's Harvey Vincent, Sunderland's Charlie Dinsdale, Chelsea's Chizaram Ezenwata and Tottenham Hotspur's Tyrese Hall in contention for the award.