Charlton Athletic have recalled forward Daniel Kanu from his loan spell at National League side Southend United ahead of this weekend’s FA Cup weekend, as confirmed via a statement on the club’s website.
The 19-year-old had a terrific start to the season with the League One side before heading out on loan to Southend United where he managed to score four goals during his home debut against Solihull Moors.
In all competitions this season, Kanu has made 12 appearances thus far, scoring seven goals and providing an additional assist in the process, which averages two contributions every three matches.
Kanu will return to the League One side in order to compete alongside the likes of Miles Leaburn and Alfie May in the hope of taking Charlton Athletic into the play-off places, a step further to a potential Championship return.
Meanwhile, he departs a Southend United side that were already low on numbers due to an ongoing embargo, in which the National League need to ask permission before being allowed to sign anyone.
Kanu was recalled by the League One side ahead of their FA Cup trip to League Two side Gillingham, with the forward being named as a substitute for the match.
Meanwhile, Southend United’s scheduled National League fixture against Wealdstone has been postponed due to a frozen pitch. He leaves the club having scored four goals in six league appearances for the National League side.
Writer’s View
Kanu will be a major loss for Southend United due to the impressive nature of his start for the National League side this season and because of their small squad.
However, it is a huge boost for Charlton Athletic who are looking to push towards a top-six finish this season and it will be intriguing to see whether he features against Gillingham.