{
  "id": 13352287,
  "title": "Newcastle United signing from Leganes scores twice in 4-1 Premier League victory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/newcastle-united-signing-from-leganes-scores-twice-in-4-1-premier",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T07:15:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/newcastle-united-signing-leganes-scores-071529013.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Newcastle United Under-21s secured a 4-1 victory over Luton Town in a Premier League Cup match on Friday night. Johnny Emerson played a crucial role in setting up the winning goals, with his cross leading to an own goal by Dempsey Crace and a headed goal by 18-year-old defender Johnson.\n\nAfner Ca, a 19-year-old striker from Guinea-Bissau, made his mark with two goals in the space of five minutes. The left-footed player, who plays as a centre-forward or right wing, scored a powerful effort and then capitalized on a rebound from Sam Alabi's effort that struck the post. Ca's goals helped Newcastle establish a commanding lead in the match.\n\nLorentzen-Jones secured a consolation goal for Luton Town with a late free-kick, ensuring the final score remained 4-1 in Newcastle's favor. The match marked the debut of Emerson for Newcastle United's Under-21s after a lengthy absence due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in April 2025.\n\nThe signing of Afner Ca, a promising young forward, has been a significant move for Newcastle United. After turning down a new contract from La Liga club Levante, Ca joined the Newcastle United Academy this summer and explained that the club's project, lifestyle, and ambition made it the right decision for him. Newcastle United Sporting Director Ross Wilson praised Ca's growth and development over the past couple of seasons, expressing their commitment to adding talented young players to their development program.",
  "summary": "Friday night saw Newcastle United Under 21s kick off their Premier League Cup campaign with a 4-1 victory against Luton Town. On 25 minutes United taking the lead thanks to a Dempsey Crace own goal which was forced by an excellent cross from Johnny Emerson’s teasing.",
  "key_points": [
    "Johnny Emerson set up winning goals in 4-1 victory",
    "Afner Ca scores two goals in five minutes",
    "Ca joins Newcastle United from Levante"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}