x

‘Why I Lost My First Choice Spot To Uzoho’ – Akpeyi Reveals

Chippa United shot stopper Daniel Akpeyi has for the first time disclosed the reason why he is no longer the first choice goalkeeper of the senior national team of Nigeria, Super Eagles.

Akpeyi was the deputy to Carl Ikeme but fitness issues saw him relinquish his spot to Ikechukwu Ezenwa before Francis Uzoho stepped up to claim the role just before the World Cup 2018 in Russia.

Uzoho is out injured ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming international engagements against South Africa in the AFCON 2019 Qualifiers and the friendly against Uganda leaving a gap for Akpeyi to slug it out with Ezenwa for the first choice spot.

Speaking with journalists, the 32 year old revealed the errors he made in previous games cost him his spot but he will win it back as he now know what to do when the Eagles resume camp.

“I know that if I keep on working very hard in training and in matches for my club, Chippa United, I can still regain my number one place in the Super Eagles.

“We have good goalkeepers in the Super Eagles and I lost my position due to one or two errors I committed while in goal, but that is in the past and I strongly believe that if I continue to work hard, I will regain my number one position in the Super Eagles.” Akpeyi said.

“To be in the Super Eagles squad is a great honour. I learnt new things whenever I am in the camp of the national team. There is no doubt that we have good goalkeepers in the national team and I will keep on improving my game to become number one again in the Super Eagles,” he said.

Hot this week

Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga Celebrates Gov. Mutfwang’s Ally Yari Kumchi on Birthday

By Israel Adamu, Jos Chairman of the North Central APC...

Gov Ododo Condemns Egbe Bandits’ Attack, Vows Justice for Fallen Heroes

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman...

China Commissions 14th Chinese Corner in FCT School

The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria on Tuesday inaugurated a...

Delta Govt Says Brazil Visit to Unlock Industrial Growth, Job Creation

By Anne Azuka The Delta State Government says its recent...

Kidnappers Kill Traditional Ruler in Kanam LGA of Plateau

By Israel Adamu, Jos Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have...

A’Ibom Commissioner seeks royal support for voter registration, Gov Eno’s Arise Project

By Ogenyi Ogenyi,Uyo Traditional leaders in Akwa Ibom have been...

Prof. Usman Ogbo Moves to Curb Rumoured Protest Over Fee Hike in Kogi Poly

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja The management of Kogi State Polytechnic,...

New Green Empowerment Initiative Visits Sokoto Education Ministry

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto The New Green Empowerment Initiative (NGEI)...

Sokoto Partners Livestock Insurance Firms to Boost Cattle Production

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto The Sokoto State Livestock Productivity and...

China Inaugurates 14th ‘Chinese Corner’ in Abuja

By Francis Wilfred The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has inaugurated...

Gov Sule Hands Over Headquarters Complex to North Central Development Commission in Lafia

By Israel Adamu, Jos Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule,...

Kogi Govt Vows to Clamp Down on Youth Aiding Bandits

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja The Kogi State Government has warned...

8th Zenith Bank/Delta Principals’ Cup Kicks Off September 18

By Anne Azuka The 8th edition of the Zenith Bank/Delta...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img