Tremendous Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi, 38, has dismissed retirement discuss, regardless of having fewer enjoying alternatives in current months. The veteran keeper, who final performed for South African membership Marumo Gallants, has not featured since September after a troublesome recreation in opposition to Mamelodi Sundowns, the place he conceded three targets earlier than being substituted.
His lack of enjoying time has sparked rumours about his future, however Akpeyi not too long ago posted a video on Instagram displaying his greatest saves, together with highlights from his time with the Tremendous Eagles and Kaizer Chiefs. The video, titled ‘Pleasure is coming,’ caught the eye of South African legend Itumeleng Khune, who praised Akpeyi on social media.
Khune, Akpeyi’s former teammate, shared the video and wrote, “Top-of-the-line to grace our shores. Respect, Papa D.” Akpeyi responded, saying, “Skipper, you might be merely the very best. Huge love.”
Akpeyi’s time at Marumo Gallants has not been preferrred. He joined the membership firstly of the season after they took over Moroka Swallows’ league standing. He had some early appearances, however accidents and a dip in kind have stored him sidelined since September. He has solely made one look on the bench for Gallants, who’re struggling defensively.
Reviews recommend that Akpeyi is prone to go away Marumo Gallants quickly, elevating questions on his subsequent transfer. Regardless of the challenges, Akpeyi stays hopeful, as proven in his current Instagram video.
Akpeyi’s profession consists of 18 caps for Nigeria and a bronze medal on the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, the place he was the Tremendous Eagles’ first-choice goalkeeper. Nonetheless, he has not performed for Nigeria because the 2022 World Cup qualifying playoffs in opposition to Ghana.
