Former Tremendous Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has formally begun a brand new chapter in his soccer journey after being appointed goalkeeper coach at Way forward for Africa, a newly promoted membership within the Gauteng Improvement League (GDL) in South Africa.
The 39-year-old, who has been with out a membership since leaving Marumo Gallants on the finish of final season, has now turned to teaching as he begins life after energetic soccer.
Akpeyi, who has earned his CAF D Teaching Licence, had earlier expressed his need to maneuver into teaching, and his newest appointment marks the beginning of that transition.
Identified for his calmness, management, and expertise between the posts, Akpeyi is anticipated to deliver professionalism and steerage to the younger Way forward for Africa aspect as they put together for his or her first season within the GDL.
A product of the Nigeria Skilled Soccer League, Akpeyi’s profession started with Gabros Worldwide earlier than he went on to play for Heartland FC. His transfer to South Africa in 2015 noticed him play for Chippa United, Kaizer Chiefs, and later Moroka Swallows.
Throughout his time with Kaizer Chiefs, he turned a fan favorite, recording 9 clear sheets within the 2019/2020 season and profitable the Absa Premiership Participant of the Month award for September and October.
On the worldwide stage, Akpeyi represented Nigeria at numerous ranges, together with the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship, the 2014 African Nations Championship, and the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, the place the Tremendous Eagles received the bronze medal.
His new position as goalkeeper coach marks a pure step for certainly one of Nigeria’s most constant and revered goalkeepers, as he now goals to encourage and develop the following technology of expertise.
