Sunderland Afternoon Round-Up, Saturday 17th October 2026: Ahoka's Display Gives Le Bris a Happy Dilemma

Summer signing Jules Ahoka has given Regis Le Bris something to think about after catching the eye in the Europa League outing against Torreense on Thursday evening, according to the Sunderland Echo (Sunderland Echo).

On the injury front, Kevin Phillips has reacted positively to news regarding striker Brian Brobbey, describing the update as "massive", per the Sunderland Echo (Sunderland Echo).

Elsewhere, former Black Cats coach Phil Brown has been reflecting on a Sunderland "regret", opening up on his decision not to take a coaching role at the club alongside Sam Allardyce, the Sunderland Echo reports (Sunderland Echo).

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